FTCE Prek-3 Practice Test latest 2022

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A teacher asks her students to compare and contrast two animals they saw at the zoo. This is an example of what level of Bloom's taxonomy? - ANSWER analysis Students studying fractions manipulate f... raction blocks, blocks cut to represent fractional parts to learn the concept of adding and subtracting fractions. Which level of development as described by Piaget does this activity demonstrate? - ANSWER concrete operational stage According to Kohlberg, at which development level do children understand that good is behavior is expected? - ANSWER conventional Which of the following is NOT a stage of Erikson's stages? (young childhood, middle adulthood, adolescence, late childhood - ANSWER late childhood In Bronfenbrenner's organization of child development, the family of classroom is considered a.. - ANSWER miscrosystem One of Vygotsky's major contributions to the field of early childhood development is the concept of - ANSWER the importance of play as a learning activity Which of the following is a component of the Constructivist Learning theory? - ANSWER students, teachers, and classmates establish knowledge cooperatively every day Social and behavioral theories of learning stress the importance of.. - ANSWER the social interaction of students that aid of inhibit learning A teacher becomes aware that a certain student's family is in a crisis situation. What the teachers best course of action? - ANSWER report the crisis situation to school or civic authorities Which of the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited incomes? - ANSWER cooperate with school administrators and public officials to provide assistance, such as a free lunch program and/or academic assistance The teacher notices that a students attention in the classroom is decreased. The student seems restless and unable to concentrate. Which of the following may be the cause of this behavior? - ANSWER child is coming down with illness, developing problems at home, entered a period of rapid physical growth Which of the follow is a symptom of an emotionally-neglected child? - ANSWER acts of jealousy or aggression toward other children Which of the following is an important aspect of allowing and encouraging children's play? - ANSWER play teachers children cooperation and sharing What personal benefits can a young child obtain from play? - ANSWER development of motor skills and personal interest, and the ability to entertain themselves when alone Social development and cognitive development often progress together because.. - ANSWER all areas of development- physical, social and cognitive The concept of latent development is important for teachers because.. - ANSWER developing skills may give clues for the next stage of instruction a student will need A flat or agitated expression is coupled with incoherent speech is a major symptom of.. - ANSWER schizophrenia Which of the following actions are important for a teacher to do to create learning conditions for students with disabilities? - ANSWER child-centered approach to instruction, help students identify their own learning needs, structure learning experiences appropriate to the needs of the disable student When a child begins to act violently, breaking things and quarreling with other students, teachers should see this change in behavior as a.. - ANSWER sign of emotional difficulties If a child exhibits loss in cognitive thinking, social behavior and usual academic progress, the teacher should suspect that the child.. - ANSWER may be abusing drugs What makes a child eligible for special education services? - ANSWER having a diagnosed physical or emotional disability that has been professionally evaluated If a child demonstrates a lack of concentration in the classroom and also becomes easily agitated, they may be suffering from.. - ANSWER lack of sleep or nutrition At what age do children normally demonstrate a speech pattern that is 90% intelligible? - ANSWER four years old If a child appears delayed in speech development, which of the following is the best course to follow? - ANSWER use in-depth evaluation and early intervention to assist the child with language delays Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of child with emotional disturbance? (lower academic performance, social skills deficits, aggressive behaviors, exaggerated efforts to make friends) - ANSWER exaggerated efforts to make friends How should the teacher best deal with an academically talented student who typically finishes work ahead of other students and tends to get into mischief while waiting for others to finish? - ANSWER assign the student an appealing task related to the subject area that requires creativity, research or in-dept study such as making a collage or creating a play. The most important factor for the teacher to keep in mind when teaching students with disabilities is.. - ANSWER vary instructional pace and content to meet the specific needs of disabled students Seeking the appropriate method for meeting the needs of a disable student is most often initiated by - ANSWER the students' classroom teacher Involvement of parents in developing a student's IEP is essential because: - ANSWER parents know their children's needs, and an IEP must be tailored to meet those needs What is meant by the least restrictive environment policy of the IDEA? - ANSWER students with disabilities must be educated in an environment appropriate to them and their non-disabled peers, often a regular classroom An IEP is a plan for.. - ANSWER assisting students in ways beyond what the classroom teacher can provide A 504 differs from an IEP in that the 504.. - ANSWER focuses on helping emotionally or physically disabled student within the classroom, IEP has broader applications to other needs Which of the follow is NOT a reason for having a parent conference? (the teacher wants to share information about the child's behavior and progress with the parents, the teacher wants to receive information about the child from the parents, the teacher wants to ask for parent support or involvement in specific activities, the child's behavior is so difficult that the teacher wants the parents to withdraw the child from school) - ANSWER the child's behavior is so difficult that the teacher wants the parents to withdraw the child from school What is the advantage of placing students in community organizations like ASB or PTSA? - ANSWER these organizations provide opportunities for children to develop leadership skills and to learn to appreciate the value of collaborative processes Which of the following genres is most important for children just beginning to become readers in grades K, 1, and 2? - ANSWER alphabet books, wordless picture books, and easy to read books Which of the following is NOT a goal of children's literature? (focus on choices, morals and values, instruct students through entertaining stories, promote an interest in reading itself, instruct students in the sciences, such as math and biology) - ANSWER instruct students in the sciences, such as math and biology In which genre does the literature rely on the reader's suspension of disbelief about magical and mythical creatures? - ANSWER fantasy A story about a young detective who solves mysteries using mental and physical skills would be classified as.. - ANSWER action and adventure The statement, "He ran as fast as a startled rabbit," is an example of.. - ANSWER analogy Young children are more likely to respond to analogies in stories than to metaphors because.. - ANSWER the ability to understand the abstract concept expressed in the metaphors is not developed until later in childhood When students compare nonfiction literature to fictional literature, what differences will they find? - ANSWER in addition to plot, character, setting and theme, a nonfictional work will also introduce interpretations, theories and research Which of the following would you expect children in grades k-2 to learn by being exposed to both fictional and nonfictional literature? - ANSWER how to tell fiction from nonfiction In selecting literature for children the most important first step a teacher should perform is to evaluate.. - ANSWER class composition and preferences What is the best way for a teacher to make sure that books in the classroom are at an appropriate reading level, neither too easy nor so difficult that beginning readers will become frustrated? - ANSWER provide a wife variety of reading materials for children to choose from One of the most important elements in children's literature that captures children's interest is.. - ANSWER characters If a teacher does not have time to pre-read all the books she selects for her classroom, what is a good alternative? - ANSWER look at children's book reviews, seek input from children about their favorite books, seek the assistance of the school librarian The adaptation of language in a piece of writing to meet the author's purpose of audience is called.. - ANSWER style The perspective from which a story is told is called.. - ANSWER point of view [Show More]

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