ILTS Early Childhood
Education (206) Exam,
Contact Area Test- EC
questions and answers
Which of the following describes the practice of a teacher having
the students of a class with many Latino students study Latino
traditions of oral storytelling and give their own presentations of
stories to the class?
Culturally responsive
Objective 0001 Understand early child development from birth to
grade two and factors that affect development and learning.
A five-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has
difficulty participating in drama and make-believe games such as
playing "store" or "house" in the fantasy area of the preschool
classroom. Based on what is generally known about ASD, in which of
the following components of pretend play would the child likely
experience the greatest challenge?
operating functional toys involved in pretend play (e.g., using a toy
cash register or a toy toaster)
following social expectations in pretend roles determined by other
children (e.g., "You be the mommy and I'll be the baby")
focusing on details of facts related to pretend play (e.g., rules and
responsibilities of being a police officer or doctor)
showing interest in pretend play (e.g., driving small cars around a
map of a town)
B.Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by persistent
deficits in social communication, interaction, and relationships.
Children with ASD can have difficulties adjusting their behavior to
suit various social contexts, in sharing imaginative play, or in
,making friends. Children who have ASD also often insist on
sameness and adhere to routines. These combined social deficits
would likely lead to this child having difficulty following
expectations of others during pretend pla.
Which of the following is NOT a part of The No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001 (NCLB)?
Requires that ELLs' language proficiency is tested at least once a
month.
*at least once a year, not once a month*
(IS PART OF NCLB is
- mandates that teachers are certified as English language proficient
- ensures that ELLs are part of their state's accountability system
and that ELLs' academic progress is followed over time
- requires that all ELLs receive quality instruction for learning both
English and grade-level academic content)
Objective 0002 Understand the early childhood curriculum and how
to plan instruction that is based on knowledge of young children
from birth to grade two, their families and communities, and
curricular goals.
2. When developing a curriculum to provide preschoolers with a
foundation for academic success, a teacher should include:
instruction in lengthening attention span and sustaining focus on
specific activities.
a stimulating setting that is responsive to self-initiated exploration.
daily drills in phonics and mathematical skills.
exposure to audio-visual materials that accelerate progress in
reaching developmental milestones.
B.
Based on national learning standards for early childhood curriculum,
preschool should provide children with varied learning opportunities
that incorporate time for play, creative expression, and child-
initiated activity. It is important that preschool classroom materials
and equipment spark children's interests and encourage them to
experiment and learn. Self-initiated exploration activities help
children develop various problem-solving skills and discover their
own interests
Which of the following is NOT a part of The No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001 (NCLB)?
,Requires that ELLs' language proficiency is tested at least once a
month.
*at least once a year, not once a month*
(IS PART OF NCLB is
- mandates that teachers are certified as English language proficient
- ensures that ELLs are part of their state's accountability system
and that ELLs' academic progress is followed over time
- requires that all ELLs receive quality instruction for learning both
English and grade-level academic content)
Literacy
the ability to read and write
Literacy Development
A first-grade teacher designed a word wheel where only the
beginning letter of the word changes when students spin the wheel.
This activity best assesses which of the following?
A )suffixes
B)contextual analysis
C)initial blends
D) directionality
.
C
initial blends
The activity provides a way for students to use a variety of initial
blends to make new words with the same ending.
Suffixes include a letter or letters at the end of a root word that
change the meaning of the word
Which factor is NOT considered when understanding the context of
family, culture, and society in early childhood development?
A) Supporting home language preservation
B) Encouraging a single cultural perspective
C) Understanding interrelationships between culture, language, and
, thought
D) Creating bias-free learning environments
Answer: B-Encouraging a single cultural perspective
A 2 year old boy is sitting in a high chair. As he says "swing" to his
caregiver, he turns and points toward the door. When the caregiver
picks up the boy and carries him to the door, he points to a swingset
in the yard. The caregiver opens the door and puts the boy down,
and he walks eagerly toward the swingset.
In this exchange with his caregiver, the boy has conveyed the
meaning by using what?
holophrase
overextension
"doggie" is referred to all 4 legged animals and "daddy" is referred
to all men
What is an example of promoting communication with a child?
Talking to the child about objects of interest
When ELLs reach the early production stage of the 2nd language
acquisition, they are typically most comfortable performing what
language tasks?
Speaking in single words or 2 word phrases
What book topics would most likely be included in the genre of
modern fantasy for early elementary children?
a boy who finds a talking pencil
The big dog has a nose.
The big dog has a tail.
The big dog has a bone.
What color is t he big dog?
This text would be most effective to use with emergent or early
readers for what reason?
Education (206) Exam,
Contact Area Test- EC
questions and answers
Which of the following describes the practice of a teacher having
the students of a class with many Latino students study Latino
traditions of oral storytelling and give their own presentations of
stories to the class?
Culturally responsive
Objective 0001 Understand early child development from birth to
grade two and factors that affect development and learning.
A five-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has
difficulty participating in drama and make-believe games such as
playing "store" or "house" in the fantasy area of the preschool
classroom. Based on what is generally known about ASD, in which of
the following components of pretend play would the child likely
experience the greatest challenge?
operating functional toys involved in pretend play (e.g., using a toy
cash register or a toy toaster)
following social expectations in pretend roles determined by other
children (e.g., "You be the mommy and I'll be the baby")
focusing on details of facts related to pretend play (e.g., rules and
responsibilities of being a police officer or doctor)
showing interest in pretend play (e.g., driving small cars around a
map of a town)
B.Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by persistent
deficits in social communication, interaction, and relationships.
Children with ASD can have difficulties adjusting their behavior to
suit various social contexts, in sharing imaginative play, or in
,making friends. Children who have ASD also often insist on
sameness and adhere to routines. These combined social deficits
would likely lead to this child having difficulty following
expectations of others during pretend pla.
Which of the following is NOT a part of The No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001 (NCLB)?
Requires that ELLs' language proficiency is tested at least once a
month.
*at least once a year, not once a month*
(IS PART OF NCLB is
- mandates that teachers are certified as English language proficient
- ensures that ELLs are part of their state's accountability system
and that ELLs' academic progress is followed over time
- requires that all ELLs receive quality instruction for learning both
English and grade-level academic content)
Objective 0002 Understand the early childhood curriculum and how
to plan instruction that is based on knowledge of young children
from birth to grade two, their families and communities, and
curricular goals.
2. When developing a curriculum to provide preschoolers with a
foundation for academic success, a teacher should include:
instruction in lengthening attention span and sustaining focus on
specific activities.
a stimulating setting that is responsive to self-initiated exploration.
daily drills in phonics and mathematical skills.
exposure to audio-visual materials that accelerate progress in
reaching developmental milestones.
B.
Based on national learning standards for early childhood curriculum,
preschool should provide children with varied learning opportunities
that incorporate time for play, creative expression, and child-
initiated activity. It is important that preschool classroom materials
and equipment spark children's interests and encourage them to
experiment and learn. Self-initiated exploration activities help
children develop various problem-solving skills and discover their
own interests
Which of the following is NOT a part of The No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001 (NCLB)?
,Requires that ELLs' language proficiency is tested at least once a
month.
*at least once a year, not once a month*
(IS PART OF NCLB is
- mandates that teachers are certified as English language proficient
- ensures that ELLs are part of their state's accountability system
and that ELLs' academic progress is followed over time
- requires that all ELLs receive quality instruction for learning both
English and grade-level academic content)
Literacy
the ability to read and write
Literacy Development
A first-grade teacher designed a word wheel where only the
beginning letter of the word changes when students spin the wheel.
This activity best assesses which of the following?
A )suffixes
B)contextual analysis
C)initial blends
D) directionality
.
C
initial blends
The activity provides a way for students to use a variety of initial
blends to make new words with the same ending.
Suffixes include a letter or letters at the end of a root word that
change the meaning of the word
Which factor is NOT considered when understanding the context of
family, culture, and society in early childhood development?
A) Supporting home language preservation
B) Encouraging a single cultural perspective
C) Understanding interrelationships between culture, language, and
, thought
D) Creating bias-free learning environments
Answer: B-Encouraging a single cultural perspective
A 2 year old boy is sitting in a high chair. As he says "swing" to his
caregiver, he turns and points toward the door. When the caregiver
picks up the boy and carries him to the door, he points to a swingset
in the yard. The caregiver opens the door and puts the boy down,
and he walks eagerly toward the swingset.
In this exchange with his caregiver, the boy has conveyed the
meaning by using what?
holophrase
overextension
"doggie" is referred to all 4 legged animals and "daddy" is referred
to all men
What is an example of promoting communication with a child?
Talking to the child about objects of interest
When ELLs reach the early production stage of the 2nd language
acquisition, they are typically most comfortable performing what
language tasks?
Speaking in single words or 2 word phrases
What book topics would most likely be included in the genre of
modern fantasy for early elementary children?
a boy who finds a talking pencil
The big dog has a nose.
The big dog has a tail.
The big dog has a bone.
What color is t he big dog?
This text would be most effective to use with emergent or early
readers for what reason?
