MOCA EARLY CHILDHOOD UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following types of peer relationships is most characteristic of a 2nd grade
student? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔small, gender similar groups
The curriculum in an EC program encourages young children to become engaged in
challenging activities that involve planning and problem solving. This curriculum will
promote: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Approach new learning experiences with confidence
Which behavior reflects an infant's development of an understanding of object permanence? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔searching for a toy under a blanket
During what age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goal-directed
actions? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔0-2 years
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the
elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is: - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔industry vs. inferiority
what is most characteristic of the language development of a typical 3 year old child? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔speaking complete sentences ex: "I want a cookie"
A preschool teacher observes two 3 year olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox, each
building a castle. Which would be the most appropriate conclusion for the teacher to draw in
regard to this behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The children's play falls within the
developmentally appropriate range for preschoolers
Toward the end of a unit on animals, a second grade class goes on a filed trip to the zoo.
Upon returning, the teacher engages the students in a discussion of what they saw and
experienced at the zoo. Then, as an evaluation exercise, the teacher asks that each student
draw a picture about the trip within a written description. This activity is characteristic of
which assessment method? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔performance based
, What would be the most effective method to use for monitoring the progress of second grade
students in mathematics? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔conducting frequent curriculum based
assessments
what reflects the best use of a developmental screening checklist with preschool children? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔to identify children who are in need of more in-depth assessment
in specific areas
Which assessment adaptation would be the most appropriate to use with a first grade English
language learner? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔using culturally relevant materials
Which assessment strategy would provide a kindergarten teacher with the most
comprehensive information about a student's oral language development? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔observing the student during conversations with peers.
what is the most appropriate rationale for using a team approach when assessing young
children? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔coordination of assessment results from a variety of
disciplines increases the effectiveness of instruction.
A first grade teacher is participating in an initial special education evaluation of a student in a
teacher's class. In addition to the documenting, the student's current level of academic
performance, the teacher would typically provide what information to the evaluation team? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔documentation of the strategies and modifications to instruction
that they have tried with the student
In general, children of preschool age feel most secure in educational settings that: -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔offer a balance of calm and active learning experiences in a
predictable and orderly environment.
A child in a preschool class continually tests the rules and disobeys the teacher. The teacher
decides that she can best meet the child's needs by establishing clear limits and being
consistent in imposing consequences for misbehavior. Whenever disciplinary measures are
necessary, the teacher should ensure that the child understands: - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔that the consequences are a direct result of the child's misbehavior
A kindergarten teacher is arranging the classroom for the first day of school. The teacher has
planned a variety of whole class and small group activities for the day. In the area of the room
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following types of peer relationships is most characteristic of a 2nd grade
student? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔small, gender similar groups
The curriculum in an EC program encourages young children to become engaged in
challenging activities that involve planning and problem solving. This curriculum will
promote: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Approach new learning experiences with confidence
Which behavior reflects an infant's development of an understanding of object permanence? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔searching for a toy under a blanket
During what age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goal-directed
actions? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔0-2 years
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the
elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is: - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔industry vs. inferiority
what is most characteristic of the language development of a typical 3 year old child? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔speaking complete sentences ex: "I want a cookie"
A preschool teacher observes two 3 year olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox, each
building a castle. Which would be the most appropriate conclusion for the teacher to draw in
regard to this behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The children's play falls within the
developmentally appropriate range for preschoolers
Toward the end of a unit on animals, a second grade class goes on a filed trip to the zoo.
Upon returning, the teacher engages the students in a discussion of what they saw and
experienced at the zoo. Then, as an evaluation exercise, the teacher asks that each student
draw a picture about the trip within a written description. This activity is characteristic of
which assessment method? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔performance based
, What would be the most effective method to use for monitoring the progress of second grade
students in mathematics? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔conducting frequent curriculum based
assessments
what reflects the best use of a developmental screening checklist with preschool children? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔to identify children who are in need of more in-depth assessment
in specific areas
Which assessment adaptation would be the most appropriate to use with a first grade English
language learner? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔using culturally relevant materials
Which assessment strategy would provide a kindergarten teacher with the most
comprehensive information about a student's oral language development? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔observing the student during conversations with peers.
what is the most appropriate rationale for using a team approach when assessing young
children? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔coordination of assessment results from a variety of
disciplines increases the effectiveness of instruction.
A first grade teacher is participating in an initial special education evaluation of a student in a
teacher's class. In addition to the documenting, the student's current level of academic
performance, the teacher would typically provide what information to the evaluation team? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔documentation of the strategies and modifications to instruction
that they have tried with the student
In general, children of preschool age feel most secure in educational settings that: -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔offer a balance of calm and active learning experiences in a
predictable and orderly environment.
A child in a preschool class continually tests the rules and disobeys the teacher. The teacher
decides that she can best meet the child's needs by establishing clear limits and being
consistent in imposing consequences for misbehavior. Whenever disciplinary measures are
necessary, the teacher should ensure that the child understands: - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔that the consequences are a direct result of the child's misbehavior
A kindergarten teacher is arranging the classroom for the first day of school. The teacher has
planned a variety of whole class and small group activities for the day. In the area of the room
