Question 1 (5 points)

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Besides deciding how to organize their classroom to accommodate a variety of learning settings, an important part of planning includes deciding:

Question 1 options:

	a) what types of learning centers would be most beneficial.
	b) how long it will take for the teacher to clean up the materials the children use.
	c) how to gear the learning materials toward the highest ability group.
	d) whether or not breaks and recess should be taken daily.

Question 2 (5 points)

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Suppose Caroline got sand in her eyes while throwing sand. This would have been a _____________ consequence of Caroline breaking the sandbox rules.

Question 2 options:

	a) related
	b) recommended
	c) reasonable
	d) natural

Question 3 (5 points)

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Behavior problems may occur when materials are taught EXCEPT when they are:

Question 3 options:

	a) too hard.
	b) already mastered.
	c) not yet mastered.
	d) too easy.

Question 4 (5 points)

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Many discipline problems and minor injuries occur during ___________ times.

Question 4 options:

	a) lunch
	b) snack
	c) play
	d) transition

Question 5 (5 points)

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Mrs. Miller is having circle time with her kindergarten class on the first day of school. They are brainstorming ideas for classroom guidelines. Why is Mrs. Miller allowing the children to help with this process?

Question 5 options:

	a) Mrs. Miller did not have enough time to prepare the rules ahead of time.
	b) Mrs. Miller knows this will help the children like her when she must enforce rules.
	c) Mrs. Miller knows that children are more likely to follow rules they helped create.
	d) Mrs. Miller wants the rules to be easier for the children to understand.

Question 6 (5 points)

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____________ knowledge is sometimes referred to as cultural knowledge.

Question 6 options:

	a) Engagement
	b) Social
	c) Empirical
	d) Logico-mathematical

Question 7 (5 points)

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___________ thinking provides the framework for classifying, and therefore making sense of, any information.

Question 7 options:

	a) Physical
	b) Logico-mathematical
	c) Learned
	d) Social

Question 8 (5 points)

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Classrooms that tend to be happy, harmonious places that support children’s emotional health are ones that encourage:

Question 8 options:

	a) rule-making and obedience.
	b) friendship and socializing.
	c) behavior without guidelines.
	d) aggressive behavior.

Question 9 (5 points)

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Some teachers find the best shape in which to arrange children for a child-centered group time is a:

Question 9 options:

	a) square.
	b) semi-circle.
	c) circle.
	d) horseshoe.

Question 10 (5 points)

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When Mr. Baker takes the time to meet with the children __________, it helps him build a relationship with each child, which is crucial to cooperation and learning.

Question 10 options:

	a) each month
	b) in small groups
	c) in circle time
	d) individually

Question 11 (5 points)

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All of the following factors EXCEPT ____________ needs should be considered when establishing a routine.

Question 11 options:

	a) parental
	b) physical
	c) emotional
	d) social

Question 12 (5 points)

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___________ is an invitation to discipline problems, as well as a serious waste of children’s time.

Question 12 options:

	a) Reading aloud
	b) Playing in groups
	c) Taking turns
	d) Waiting in line

Question 13 (5 points)

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Good teachers create a(n) _____________ learning environment to foster children’s curiosity and desire to learn.

Question 13 options:

	a) rich
	b) crowded
	c) cluttered
	d) adequate

Question 14 (5 points)

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Cultural differences are not limited to minority groups. Cultural differences can be based on family income, jobs, and:

Question 14 options:

	a) opinion.
	b) family size.
	c) educational level.
	d) temperaments.

Question 15 (5 points)

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When materials are organized clearly and are freely accessible, children are more likely to:

Question 15 options:

	a) ask permission for materials.
	b) use materials without asking for permission.
	c) explain why they are choosing a certain activity.
	d) ask questions.

Question 16 (5 points)

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Learning for children starts with __________ experiences and objects from which to make sense.

Question 16 options:

	a) educational
	b) abstract
	c) real
	d) academic

Question 17 (5 points)

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One way to de-emphasize competition is to:

Question 17 options:

	a) provide rewards for everyone that is sitting correctly.
	b) encourage everyone to do their personal best.
	c) tell students that whoever is the quietest wins.
	d) not offer praise.

Question 18 (5 points)

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__________ can help children know what to expect next, thus assisting them to become cooperative members of a group.

Question 18 options:

	a) Rules
	b) Routines
	c) Guidelines
	d) Calendars

Question 19 (5 points)

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Toddler learning labs would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Question 19 options:

	a) knobbed puzzles.
	b) smoothie-making materials.
	c) push-and-pull toys.
	d) bubble blowing materials.

Question 20 (5 points)

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Ms. Shapiro encourages her students to respect her wishes by showing respect for their:

Question 20 options:

	a) parents.
	b) friends.
	c) schoolwork.
	d) wishes.