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Q: Inquiry-based learning is a term often used when discussing:a. formal science for preschoolers. b. informal science.c. investigating to gather information. d. exploring the world.

Q: Science provides young children:a. learning by doing.b. transfer of learning.c. the chance to exercise creative abilities. d. all of the above.

Q: Plants in the classroom:a. are available in the growing season. b. work best in the spring.c. provide experiences in classification.d. can be grown to be eaten and provide experiences in classification.

Q: Some good outdoor science activities include:a. painting at easels, gardening, and reading science books.b. gardening, listening to sounds, cloud watching, and sky watching. c. gardening, listening to music, and painting.d. painting at easels, listening to music, and painting.

Q: Having pets in the classroom:a. helps children learn to appreciate the functional physical characteristics of animals. b. is not possible with children who have allergies.c. is generally not worth the trouble. d. works best with short-term pets.

Q: Incorporating the subject of ecology into the early childhood curriculum:a. is not appropriate for very young children.b. is endorsed in the National Science Education Standards. c. is best done in an outdoor setting.d. can be accomplished with good children's science books.

Q: A starting point for learning about ecology is:a. a lecture on plant life.b. an experiment to test the weight of objects.c. getting young children outdoors to touch and experience nature. d. none of the above.

Q: An example of an experience in ecology is: a. a coloring book on saving our rain forests. b. recycling materials in the classroom.c. an experiment with magnets. d. using disposable paper towels.

Q: In formal science activitiesa. children plan their own learning experiences. b. children work in a laboratory setting.c. younger children need clearly-defined steps. d. older children need clearly-defined steps.

Q: The discovery center:a. is not a center where children just look at objects. b. should have things for the children to do.c. is similar to a laboratory.d. is best situated near a good light source.

Q: The study of animals is:a. consistent with the National Science Education Standards. b. not covered in the National Science Education Standards. c. not possible for children with allergies.d. none of the above.

Q: Listening to others' insights and opinions and learning how to question them are key skills taught in an inquirybased classroom. a. Trueb. False

Q: Inquiry-based learning involves open-ended questions and exploring. a. Trueb. False

Q: Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that involves a process of exploring the natural world that leads to new science curriculum in schools. a. True b. False

Q: Inquiry-based learning is another term for formal science. a. Trueb. False

Q: Art and science are often difficult to correlate in lesson plans. a. Trueb. False

Q: Discovery walks need to be a regular part of your curriculum. a. Trueb. False

Q: Unplanned science opportunities are called incidental science experiences. a. Trueb. False

Q: Formal science experiences planned by the teacher are not as effective as incidental science experiences. a. Trueb. False

Q: Creativity is better served by informal than formal science. a. Trueb. False

Q: Understanding is not an important part of science because the process is more important than the understanding. a. Trueb. False

Q: The National Science Education Standards present a curriculum of what students in kindergarten through 12th grade need to know and understand to be able to be scientifically literate.a. Trueb. False

Q: The best way for young children to learn about animals is to have the animals in the classroom. a. Trueb. False

Q: Ecology is the study of living elements of an environment. a. Trueb. False

Q: "Environment" refers to humanmade and natural things that children meet in their surroundings. a. True b. False

Q: The discovery/science center is a center where children look at objects. a. Trueb. False

Q: The National Science Education Standards present requirements of curriculum for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. a. Trueb. False

Q: Incidental science cannot be planned. a. Trueb. False

Q: Most informal science activities occur in the laboratory. a. Trueb. False

Q: Formal science experiences are planned by the teacher. a. Trueb. False

Q: Both the child and the scientist investigate to enjoy. a. Trueb. False

Q: It has been found that, in dealing with young children, investigating is much more important than the knowledge that comes from investigating. a. True b. False

Q: Match each age group with the correct description below.a. 6 months and upb. 12-18 monthsc. 2-3 yearsd. 5-6 yearse. 3-4 yearsf. 4-5 yearsRepeats a few words

Q: Match each age group with the correct description below.a. 6 months and upb. 12-18 monthsc. 2-3 yearsd. 5-6 years e. 3-4 yearsf. 4-5 yearsReads simple words

Q: Match each age group with the correct description below.a. 6 months and upb. 12-18 monthsc. 2-3 yearsd. 5-6 years e. 3-4 yearsf. 4-5 yearsLikes to talk and carries on elaborate conversations

Q: Match each age group with the correct description below.a. 6 months and upb. 12-18 monthsc. 2-3 yearsd. 5-6 years e. 3-4 yearsf. 4-5 yearsWaves bye-bye

Q: Match each age group with the correct description below.a. 6 months and upb. 12-18 monthsc. 2-3 yearsd. 5-6 years e. 3-4 yearsf. 4-5 yearsAsks who, what, where, and why questions

Q: Match each age group with the correct description below.a. 6 months and upb. 12-18 monthsc. 2-3 yearsd. 5-6 years e. 3-4 yearsf. 4-5 yearsResponds to simple directions

Q: How do we develop a child's literacy?

Q: Why can children sing songs about things they do not understand?

Q: How old would a child be who could carry out a sequence of two unrelated directions?

Q: The ABC Task Force developed the ________________in the year ______________.

Q: An environment that addresses both the daily-life realities of cultural diversity and the potentially biased attitudes and behaviors that are part of this reality is _________________.

Q: "I tooked the ball" is an example of a language ______________.

Q: Literacy includes mastery of _________, _________, _________, and _________.

Q: ______________is a mastery of language.

Q: ______________ is a form of language in which words or sounds are used to convey meanings.

Q: Children's books for preschoolers include: a. lift the flap, pop-ups and pull-tab books. b. sports, history, and fantasy books.c. cloth, touch-and-feel, and board books.d. lots of text, few pictures, and many pages.

Q: When reading with infants and toddlers:a. pick the book for them.b. allow freedom and choice.c. make them sit for the entire story. d. the larger group the better.

Q: Pretend reading is also called:a. emergent reading. b. fake reading.c. toddler reading. d. reading along.

Q: In working with an English as a Second Language learner:a. start quickly.b. focus on both languages. c. use long sentences.d. start slowly.

Q: Listening is:a. quiet. b. active. c. passive.d. distracting.

Q: An example of a speech overgeneralization is:a. "I poured milk." b. "I thinked alot."c. "I walked the dog." d. "I jumped rope."

Q: A 3-year-old:a. enjoys looking at books.b. points to ears, eyes, or nose when asked. c. uses simple phrases and sentences.d. all of the above.

Q: A 2-year-old says about:a. 50 words. b. 10 words. c. 100 words. d. 500 words.

Q: Four skills involved in the development of language are:a. reading, writing, counting, and investigating.b. counting, investigating, cooperation, and spelling. c. reading, writing, speaking, and listening.d. speaking, listening, climbing, and walking.

Q: When you display the letters of the alphabet, place them: a. so that they are easy for you to use with children. b. so that they do not get dogeared from children's use. c. in the front of the room. d. so that children can see them.

Q: An ABC book on wild animals is:a. not a good ABC book for young children. b. a good ABC book for science activities. c. a good ABC book for young children.d. not a good ABC book for young children, but is a good ABC book for science activities.

Q: The best ABC books focus on:a. at least two central ideas or concepts and the alphabet sequence. b. a central idea or concept and the alphabet sequence.c. only the alphabet. d. all of the above.

Q: Creative language arts only involves teaching information to children. a. Trueb. False

Q: Reading bilingual books gives children an opportunity to be exposed to multiple languages. a. Trueb. False

Q: A transformational perspective means families are viewed as knowledgeable and skillful. a. Trueb. False

Q: A deficit perspective is based on "funds of knowledge." a. Trueb. False

Q: In small groups, children have less anxiety. a. Trueb. False

Q: Teacher-centered classrooms have more language richness than child-centered. a. Trueb. False

Q: Drama, art, dance, or music based on children's literature can be a good vehicle for learning English vocabulary. a. True b. False

Q: For children learning English, it is best to stick with the use of basal readers. a. Trueb. False

Q: It is best to be repetitious when speaking with children learning English. a. Trueb. False

Q: When one is speaking with children learning English, use repetition. a. Trueb. False

Q: Second language learners should be corrected directly when they make an error. a. Trueb. False

Q: Young children can often act as if they understand when they really do not. a. Trueb. False

Q: Children in the middle- to upper-elementary levels still enjoy illustrated books. a. Trueb. False

Q: It is best to use a storytelling voice when reading to children. a. Trueb. False

Q: Reading aloud to children is a large-group language arts activity.a. Trueb. False

Q: Almost all ABC books are not appropriate for young children. a. Trueb. False

Q: Writing is more a small motor skill than an emerging literacy skill. a. Trueb. False

Q: Pretend reading is also called emergent reading. a. Trueb. False

Q: Good listening requires passive attention. a. Trueb. False

Q: One of the most effective parts of the curriculum to begin an anti-bias curriculum is in the math area. a. Trueb. False

Q: An inclusive environment is one that addresses the daily-life realities of cultural diversity and attitudes and behaviors as part of this reality. a. True b. False