Ashworth Semester Exam EC440 Creating Learning Environments

EC440 : Creating Learning Environments
Question 1
An example of a closed-ended material would be a/an:
bucket of seashells.
supply of art materials.
25-piece animal puzzle.
box of buttons in assorted colors, shapes, and sizes.

Question 2
Carly walked by the book center just as Emilio ripped a page in the book he was reading. A logical consequence for Emilio would be:
to help Carly repair the page with tape.
dismissal from the book center for the rest of the day.
a note home to the parents explaining that Emilio ripped the page.
None of the above

Question 3
Which scenario shows that the teacher understands the philosophy of early childhood education?
Kyle sets up her classroom with learning centers, and on Mondays and Thursdays she focuses on science activities.
Tyesha believes children should set the schedule based on their interests, so everyday looks different in her classroom.
Davis does not teach science and social studies as separate subjects but instead incorporates them into learning centers.
Monica believes children thrive in structure and has established a set routine of 30 minutes for math, 30 minutes for language, 30 minutes for science, and 30 minutes for social studies in the mornings before lunch since that is when the children are most likely to be engaged.

Question 4
Keisha wrote a descriptive, detailed narrative about Joseph while he played in the block center. She was using __________ as an assessment technique.
running records
time sampling
anecdotal records
frequency counts

Question 5
Alea is developing a classroom for the infants she cares for who are ages 6 weeks through 8 months. Which of the following centers would be appropriate to include?
A block center with wooden unit blocks
A physical center with pull up railing
An art center with watercolor paints
All of the above

Question 6
Since the advent of the computer, Billie wonders if it is necessary to still promote handwriting. Which of the following statements is most accurate?
Handwriting is no longer necessary since most people now use a computer or another electronic device to communicate.
Handwriting is important because this is a traditional subject and it is important to honor traditions.
Writing is not important since typing results in more brain activity than writing.
There may be an underlying neural network that is used for both fine motor and reading and math skills. Therefore, handwriting is important.

Question 7
Which of the following demonstrates an adult appropriately intervening in children's play in order to sustain dramatic play?
Offering assistance if needed
Asking, "What will you do next?"
Using nondirective statements to describe what the child is doing
All of the above

Question 8
Moving from the random scribble stage to the controlled scribble stage occurs when children begin:
holding the pencil correctly.
to use their wrist.
to imitate older children and adults.
adding shapes and details.

Question 9
An obstacle course to dribble a ball through, a foam noodle to bat at a beach ball, and paper airplanes for throwing and catching would all work on __________ skills.
manipulative
locomotion
stability
None of the above

Question 10
We can assist to keep playgrounds safe through using S.A.F.E. This stands for which of the following?
Structured games, adult modeling, fall surfacing, equipment maintenance
Structured games, adult modeling, fun activities, educational toys
Supervision, age appropriate, fall surfacing, equipment maintenance
Supervision, age appropriate, fun activities, educational toys

Ashworth Semester Exam EC420 Exceptional Children (Second Attempt)

EC420 : Exceptional Children (Second Attempt)
Question 1
Which use of Internet-based communication would NOT be appropriate when e-mailing with families?
Sending photos of children playing together
Discussing issues or concerns
Providing websites for resources
Moderating a family support discussion forum

Question 2
An example of a responsive environment for infants and toddlers would be:
keeping children in their cribs.
picking up children when they cry.
keeping children with other children at all times.
keeping toys in a large toy box.

Question 3
What is one difference between the IFSP and the IEP?
The IFSP is family-centered and the IEP is teacher-centered.
The IFSP is child-centered and the IEP is family-centered.
The IFSP is family-centered and the IEP is child-centered.
The IFSP is teacher-centered and the IEP is family-centered.

Question 4
When is a service coordinator designated during the IFSP?
During the development of the service plan
After the teacher has had time to observe the child
Before an IFSP has been developed
A service coordinator is not designated during the IFSP.

Question 5
A diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) can be made if a child demonstrates symptoms of facial malformations, central nervous system effects, and deficiency in:
prenatal growth.
postnatal growth.
both prenatal and postnatal growth.
speech and language skills.

Question 6
Which is NOT an example of setting up the environment for positive social interactions for exceptional students?
Keeping groups small
Assigning seats
Providing appropriate supplies for the activity or interaction
Choosing materials for the student

Question 7
You would see repetitive, poorly coordinated voluntary movements in:
athetoid movement patterns.
fluctuating muscle tones.
bilateral-to-unilateral pattern.
mass to-specific pattern.

Question 8
Which strategy is being used during "self- talk" or describing one's own actions?
Upping the ante
Progressive matching
Commenting
Repeating and recasting
Question 9
A child who demonstrates appropriate object use such as pushing a truck, pounding with a hammer, and combing her hair is engaging in:
exploratory play.
functional play.
symbolic play.
play activities.

Question 10
It is important to "follow up" after solving a conflict in a collaborative group because it allows the group to:
evaluate the solution's success.
point blame if the solution was unsuccessful.
reflect upon changes needing to be made to the solution.
evaluate the solution's success while reflecting on changes needing to be made to the solution.

Ashworth Semester Exam EC410 Cultural Diversity

EC410 : Cultural Diversity
Question 1
Talking the talk emphasizes the use of:
valuing the individual as a human being first and using characteristics that describe them second.
using characteristics that describe the person first and valuing the individual as a human being second.
labeling individuals positively.
labeling individuals negatively.

Question 2
Which is not a way to make a classroom environment culturally sensitive?
Adding cultural clothing to the dramatic play area.
Intentional seating arrangements.
Calling on children in a specific order.
Calling on children in a random order.

Question 3
Label shifts, such as African-American versus colored, Asian versus Oriental, and Latino versus Hispanic, relate to:
ethnology.
ethnocentrism.
ethnicity.
ethnography.

Question 4
How can teachers help children value diversity in others?
Recognizing that people look differently
Recognizing that people have deeper roots than can be seen
Recognizing that people think differently
Recognizing that people act differently

Question 5
Which of the following is NOT a goal of multicultural education?
To help all children function successfully in a multicultural, multiracial society
To help all children experience their differences as culturally diverse people and their similarities as human beings in positive ways
To encourage children to experience people of diverse cultures working together as unique parts of a whole community
To encourage children to focus on their personal strengths and compare themselves to others to see where they are superior and where they are inferior

Question 6
Why is it important to accurately assess and evaluate dual language learners?
It helps identify the student's strengths.
It helps identify the student's weaknesses.
It helps identify the student's strengths and weaknesses.
It helps identify the student's developmental level.

Question 7
Despite statistics on some generalizations on outcomes related to socioeconomic status, what does a large body of research reveal about poverty?
There is no such thing as a culture of poverty.
The culture of poverty persists across communities.
Teachers can combat negative effects of the culture of poverty with explicit instruction.
Children can be trained to work their way out of the culture of poverty.

Question 8
What percentage of children who live with no parent live with a foster family (as of 2011)?
2%
8%
10%
50%

Question 9
When sharing assessments, reports, and data to families it is important for the teacher to format the documents:
in language that is easily understood by family members.
in language that is easily understood by teachers and support staff.
as required by federal legislation.
as the teacher reviews the material with the family members.

Question 10
Which of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences would describe a student that creates mental images during a read aloud?
Visual/spatial
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Intrapersonal

Ashworth Semester Exam EC400 Early Childhood Math and Science

EC400 : Early Childhood Math and Science
Question 1
Items for the child's portfolio are selected by the:
child alone.
teacher alone.
child and teacher together.
child, teacher, and parent.

Question 2
A child's record folder contains:
checklists and anecdotal records.
completed workbook pages.
completed ditto sheets.
end-of-chapter tests.

Question 3
Understanding number or numbers sense does NOT:
make the connection between quantities and counting.
underlie the understanding of more and less.
underlie the understanding of relative amounts.
focus only on counting.

Question 4
Learning about parts and wholes creates a foundation for later study of:
addition.
subtraction.
fractions.
multiplication.

Question 5
Which of the following concepts involves how much space a solid, liquid, or gas occupies?
Volume
Temperature
Weight
Length

Question 6
What do children learn to do during the preoperational period?
Recognize numerals
Say the name of each numeral
Recognize and say the name of each numeral
Associate numerals with groups

Question 7
Which is NOT a first grade Focal Point for number and operations?
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Connection of 10's and ones

Question 8
Using play money ($1and $10bills) in a dramatic play store integrates place value into which other content subject?
Music
Language arts
Social Studies
Art

Question 9
Which activity encourages children to discover that light travels in a straight line?
Humming cups
Light beam tag
Feely sock
Constructing musical instruments

Question 10
Which is NOT a source that enriches the math curriculum and helps teach math vocabulary?
Stories
Worksheets
Poems
Pictures

Ashworth Semester Exam EC390 Children's Literature

EC390 : Children's Literature
Question 1
_________ literacy is necessary to be able to critique the abundance of images that surround children on a daily basis, through commercials, movies, video games, and the internet.
Appreciative
Visual
Developmental
Academic

Question 2
Which of the following is included in the dimensions of text complexity, that does not provide accurate levels for K-1, poetry, and complex narrative fiction for young adults?
Book award
Structure
Readability formula
Lexile framework

Question 3
A shifting point of view:
is the same as a limited omniscient point of view.
permits the reader to see several characters' points of view.
means the reader can see only through the main character's eyes.
refers to a character's changes during the course of the story.

Question 4
An introductory statement telling events that precede the beginning of a story is called a(n):
epilogue.
flashback.
prologue.
foreshadowing.

Question 5
Books with illustrations that are not considered picture books are:
alphabet books and counting books.
easy-to-read books and wordless books.
graphic novels and concept books.
illustrated books and transitional books.

Question 6
Characters in traditional literature are typically:
innocent, hard-working, and good-hearted.
easily identifiable as good or bad.
complex and described in detail.
prone to make remarkable changes within a short time.

Question 7
Imaginative literature in the 1700s was written:
only for adults.
to ridicule the ruling classes.
in the style of heroic legends.
to promote voting rights for women.

Question 8
Two types of biographies are:
format and genre.
poetry and prose.
fiction and nonfiction.
authentic and fictionalized.

Question 9
Progress toward acceptance of people different from themselves can be noted in children when they realize from their reading of multicultural and international books:
that different cultures have interesting festivals, foods, and folklore.
which cultural differences can most likely be overcome.
how similar they are to children of different cultures and how interesting their differences are.
how much they could help children of other cultures improve their lives.

Question 10
The actual removal, suppression, or restricted circulation of literary, artistic, or educational materials on the grounds that they are morally or otherwise objectionable is called:
challenge.
censorship.
interference.
removal.

Ashworth Semester Exam EC390 Children's Literature

EC390 : Children's Literature
Question 1
_________ literacy is necessary to be able to critique the abundance of images that surround children on a daily basis, through commercials, movies, video games, and the internet.
Appreciative
Visual
Developmental
Academic

Question 2
Which of the following is included in the dimensions of text complexity, that does not provide accurate levels for K-1, poetry, and complex narrative fiction for young adults?
Book award
Structure
Readability formula
Lexile framework

Question 3
A shifting point of view:
is the same as a limited omniscient point of view.
permits the reader to see several characters' points of view.
means the reader can see only through the main character's eyes.
refers to a character's changes during the course of the story.

Question 4
An introductory statement telling events that precede the beginning of a story is called a(n):
epilogue.
flashback.
prologue.
foreshadowing.

Question 5
Books with illustrations that are not considered picture books are:
alphabet books and counting books.
easy-to-read books and wordless books.
graphic novels and concept books.
illustrated books and transitional books.

Question 6
Characters in traditional literature are typically:
innocent, hard-working, and good-hearted.
easily identifiable as good or bad.
complex and described in detail.
prone to make remarkable changes within a short time.

Question 7
Imaginative literature in the 1700s was written:
only for adults.
to ridicule the ruling classes.
in the style of heroic legends.
to promote voting rights for women.

Question 8
Two types of biographies are:
format and genre.
poetry and prose.
fiction and nonfiction.
authentic and fictionalized.

Question 9
Progress toward acceptance of people different from themselves can be noted in children when they realize from their reading of multicultural and international books:
that different cultures have interesting festivals, foods, and folklore.
which cultural differences can most likely be overcome.
how similar they are to children of different cultures and how interesting their differences are.
how much they could help children of other cultures improve their lives.

Question 10
The actual removal, suppression, or restricted circulation of literary, artistic, or educational materials on the grounds that they are morally or otherwise objectionable is called:
challenge.
censorship.
interference.
removal.

Ashworth Semester Exam EC380 Art and Creative Development

EC380 : Art and Creative Development
Question 1
Children demonstrate a creative attitude when they:
accept answers given by an adult source.
follow adult directions.
take things apart and put them back together in different ways.
focus on concrete objects in their environment.

Question 2
To be a creative partner in children's activities, teachers should do all of the following except:
make themselves available to enter children's creative worlds.
present a plot, sequence, and script for children to follow in their play.
be a play partner who follows the children's lead.
provide materials and opportunities for children's creative play.

Question 3
Which of the following is a developmentally appropriate music experience for a five- to six-year-old child?
Reproducing a melody
Reading the lyrics to a new song
Singing a duet with a friend
Synchronizing his or her movements to a beat

Question 4
According to Erikson (1963), it is important to help preschoolers develop a sense of:
trust rather than mistrust.
initiative rather than guilt.
autonomy rather than doubt or shame.
sociocentric awareness rather than egocentricity.

Question 5
Which of the following guidelines should not be used to help early childhood teachers structure learning experiences and interactions with children and their families?
Study and discuss similarities and differences among people with the children.
Involve parents.
Value and accept children's native language and culture.
Provide remediation for deficits in children's background experiences and knowledge.

Question 6
It is a good idea to use reproductions of paintings and sculptures from local museums because:
it demonstrates support of the local museums.
local museums are more likely to donate curricular materials to your program.
young children will be more familiar when they visit the museum to see the original.
young children will learn about local artists and artisans.

Question 7
For young children, art originates from:
creative impulses.
creative models.
personal experiences.
imagination.

Question 8
Which of the following art activities might best be presented to children in a small group setting?
Mobiles and stabiles
Journals
Art appreciation
Fiction and nonfiction books about artists

Question 9
Drawing is viewed as a literacy activity because:
children must use language to explain their work.
children must be able to think symbolically before participating in drawing activities.
drawing is basically play and children can develop literacy skills through play.
both drawing and language provide children opportunities to reflect on, organize, and share experiences.

Question 10
With the probing approach to responding to children's artwork, the teacher:
tells children that their art is good or great.
tells children that their art is nice, pretty, lovely, super, or beautiful.
directly asks children, "What is it?"
attempts to draw from children some hint, title, or verbal statement about their art.