Question 1

2.5 / 2.5 points

Cary has not completed his math assignment all week. His basic skills test from early in the year shows him in the top five percent of all second-grade students in math reasoning. What should Cary’s teacher do?

Question options:

  

   

a) 

Give Cary the choice of     completing it now or at recess.

 

   

b) 

Realize that Cary may be bored     and create more challenging work for him.

 

   

c) 

Give Cary the choice of     completing the work now or for homework.

 

   

d) 

Realize that Cary may be     confused and may need remedial work.

 

Question 2

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Providing small child-sized pitchers for pouring juice and other child-sized materials can help children who have immature _________ skills be more successful in independently completing tasks.

Question options:

  

   

a) 

cognitive

 

   

b) 

preschool

 

   

c) 

emotional

 

   

d) 

coordination

 

Question 3

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

___________ sets the tone for the classroom.

Question options:

  

   

a) 

Classroom environment

 

   

b) 

Teacher attitude

 

   

c) 

Breakfast

 

   

d) 

A reward chart

 

Question 4

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Knowing what to expect, having consistent limits, and having a reliable organization for materials all lead to _______________, helping to keep children safe.

Question options:

  

   

a) 

predictability

 

   

b) 

security

 

   

c) 

stress

 

   

d) 

evaluation

 

Question 5

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Kayla has very low self-esteem. She misbehaves often and is rejected by other classmates. Her teacher, Mr. Vickers, has decided to work hard to give Kayla positive feedback whenever possible. What can Mr. Vickers expect to happen first when he begins this approach?

Question options:

  

   

a) 

Kayla’s behavior will worsen.

 

   

b) 

Kayla will stop talking to Mr.     Vickers.

 

   

c) 

Kayla will be kind to Mr.     Vickers.

 

   

d) 

Kayla will cry frequently.

 

Question 6

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Children need to feel loved and accepted. To accomplish this, teachers must:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

have unconditional love for all     children in their care.

 

   

b) 

give children in their care a     hug each day.

 

   

c) 

have an enthusiastic approach     for all children in their care.

 

   

d) 

never have a favorite student.

 

Question 7

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Which one of the following statements about lying is TRUE?

Question options:

  

   

a) 

Young children often lie because     they are confused between what is real and pretend.

 

   

b) 

Young children cannot be held     accountable for lying since they cannot understand the term.

 

   

c) 

Young children who get fact and     fantasy mixed up become adults who lie.

 

   

d) 

Young children can be taught to     tell the truth by giving them natural consequences for lying.

 

Question 8

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Spencer, a three-year-old, is refusing to get dressed for the day. His mother, Melanie, is late for work already and she needs Spencer to cooperate. Which set of choices would be appropriate for Melanie to give Spencer that would meet his obvious need for power?

Question options:

  

   

a) 

“You may choose to put your     clothes on by yourself or Mommy will do it for you.”

 

   

b) 

“If you are choosing not to     get dressed, you are choosing to have a time out.”

 

   

c) 

“Which shirt are you going     to wear today, the green or the blue?”

 

   

d) 

“When do you want to get     dressed―now or in ten minutes?”

 

Question 9

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

When Jill plays board games with her preschool-aged sister, Karra, she notices that Karra keeps changing the rules so that she wins. Jill is getting frustrated which is leading toward conflict. ___________ is MOST likely contributing to Karra’s problem.

Question options:

  

   

a) 

Egocentrism

 

   

b) 

Resentment

 

   

c) 

Defiance

 

   

d) 

Bad sportsmanship

 

Question 10

0 / 2.5 points

       

All of the following are appropriate ways to evaluate a child EXCEPT:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

individual formative     assessments.

 

   

b) 

authentic feedback.

 

   

c) 

weekly child-teacher     conferences.

 

   

d) 

traditional methods of assessment.

 

Question 11

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

When children have arguments about sharing toys, it is usually because young children have:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

undeveloped cognitive skills.

 

   

b) 

irrational thinking patterns.

 

   

c) 

undeveloped social skills.

 

   

d) 

undeveloped language skills.

 

Question 12

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

When communication is undeveloped, all of the following strategies can help EXCEPT:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

having a cool down period.

 

   

b) 

scaffolding each child as     needed.

 

   

c) 

discouraging the child to use     art.

 

   

d) 

role playing.

 

Question 13

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

A child _________ should NOT be considered a discipline problem.

Question options:

  

   

a) 

bullying other students

 

   

b) 

rolling his eyes

 

   

c) 

sticking out her tongue

 

   

d) 

wetting their pants

 

Question 14

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

According to constructive discipline and behavior modification, the BEST way to extinguish a negative behavior is to:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

never reinforce the negative     behavior.

 

   

b) 

give a negative reinforcement     when the behavior occurs.

 

   

c) 

find a positive behavior to     reward instead.

 

   

d) 

cause extinction of the behavior     by punishing the child.

 

Question 15

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Lying, stealing, and cheating are all signs of:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

emotional immaturity.

 

   

b) 

lack of understanding.

 

   

c) 

social withdrawal.

 

   

d) 

developmental delay.

 

Question 16

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

When children are begging to help clean up, be the line leader, be the homework helper, and overall have a chance to shine in their classroom, their teacher has made them feel:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

helpful.

 

   

b) 

needed.

 

   

c) 

loved.

 

   

d) 

significant.

 

Question 17

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Trust is formed:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

outside the classroom.

 

   

b) 

in the teen years.

 

   

c) 

in the first years of life.

 

   

d) 

by age 10.

 

Question 18

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Pam is throwing bits of paper at Eli during quiet reading time. She is a struggling reader and her teacher, Mrs. Johnson, can tell she is not able to read independently during this time. Mrs. Johnson could help Pam by:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

allowing Pam to do a different     quiet activity during reading time.

 

   

b) 

ignoring Pam’s behavior and     putting her in a spot where she will not disturb others tomorrow.

 

   

c) 

having Pam pick up the paper and     return to her seat to read easier books.

 

   

d) 

allowing Pam to read with a fifth-grade     partner during reading time.

 

Question 19

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

The type of written observation that involves recording each time a child displays a particular behavior, such as hitting, is called:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

anecdotal notes.

 

   

b) 

running records.

 

   

c) 

event sampling.

 

   

d) 

time sampling.

 

Question 20

0 / 2.5 points

       

Mr. Goldstein is working on a cooking project with his first grade class. While some children chop apples with plastic knives, five children at a time are working with Mr. Goldstein to mix a piecrust. Each child at the table is getting a turn to mix the crust with their fingers. Jindira is mixing when Kim gets impatient and pushes Jindira to the side so she can have her turn. According to constructive discipline, an appropriate consequence for Kim would be to send her:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

to time out for five minutes and     then allow her to have a turn.

 

   

b) 

back to apple chopping and tell     her she has lost her turn.

 

   

c) 

back to apple chopping after she     has apologized to Molly.

 

   

d) 

back to apple chopping and tell     her she may return when she is ready to wait for her turn.

 

Question 21

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

The prevention level of the three tiers of support may involve all of the following EXCEPT:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

a confined space.

 

   

b) 

a stress ball to squeeze.

 

   

c) 

a small ball to sit on.

 

   

d) 

room to wiggle.

 

Question 22

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

It is important to help children with chronic illnesses and extended absences stay connected to their classroom and their peers because:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

friendships are critical for     these children’s social and emotional development.

 

   

b) 

their parents are not teachers.

 

   

c) 

they will not learn anything at     home.

 

   

d) 

having a relationship with a     teacher is important.

 

Question 23

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

When asking a child to complete a task, teachers should try to be specific and:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

speak very slowly and quietly.

 

   

b) 

avoid using his or her name.

 

   

c) 

use jargon the child can relate     to.

 

   

d) 

say the important information at     the end of the sentence.

 

Question 24

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Providing them with a soft, calming place in the classroom; making sure they know what to expect in their school day; and spending extra one-on-one time with them are ALL ways to help children who have:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

experienced the death of a     parent.

 

   

b) 

chronic health problems.

 

   

c) 

been abused.

 

   

d) 

witnessed community violence.

 

Question 25

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Teaching conflict resolution skills, appropriate methods for expressing emotions, and strategies for dealing with frustration is especially important for children who:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

have underdeveloped     communication skills.

 

   

b) 

are in foster care.

 

   

c) 

have been abused.

 

   

d) 

are from military families.

 

Question 26

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

One way to prevent emotional outbursts and help children express how they feel is to:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

have them draw or write about     their feelings.

 

   

b) 

have a daily check-in board.

 

   

c) 

ask them how they feel during     snack time.

 

   

d) 

sing a song about feelings.

 

Question 27

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Which of the following statements about community violence is NOT true?

Question options:

  

   

a) 

It can lead to parental     conflict.

 

   

b) 

It causes children are fearful     and anxious.

 

   

c) 

It causes children to want to     have more friends.

 

   

d) 

It is increasing at an alarming     rate.

 

Question 28

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

One way to help reduce the tension that often leads to aggression is:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

yoga.

 

   

b) 

singing.

 

   

c) 

time-outs.

 

   

d) 

ignoring it.

 

Question 29

0 / 2.5 points

       

A goal should be for the child to become self-___________ at school, not simply to obey for a reward.

Question options:

  

   

a) 

governing

 

   

b) 

reliant

 

   

c) 

assured

 

   

d) 

sufficient

 

Question 30

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Many children who have experienced trauma question their competence and self-worth. This makes it important for teachers to:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

fix all of their students’     mistakes.

 

   

b) 

show their students the correct     way to do things.

 

   

c) 

have a peer helper to fix other     student’s projects.

 

   

d) 

promote a “can-do”     attitude in the classroom.

 

Question 31

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

The intentional instruction level of the three tiers of support may involve all of the following EXCEPT:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

games to increase attention     span.

 

   

b) 

brain exercises.

 

   

c) 

organizational skills.

 

   

d) 

a small-group setting.

 

Question 32

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Children affected by divorce or separation may:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

not have a fear of abandonment.

 

   

b) 

be more secure in their     attachment to others.

 

   

c) 

blame their parents.

 

   

d) 

be less secure in their     attachment to others.

 

Question 33

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

According to your text, ______ percent of children who die from abuse are under the age of 4.

Question options:

  

   

a) 

3

 

   

b) 

25

 

   

c) 

60

 

   

d) 

80

 

Question 34

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Providing students with opportunities to serve as a source of support to others helps them realize they are valuable members of the group which:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

improves their self-worth and     self-confidence.

 

   

b) 

improves their academic     performance.

 

   

c) 

creates jealousy among the     students.

 

   

d) 

makes students forget to pay attention.

 

Question 35

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Emotional abuse may include all of the following EXCEPT:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

name-calling.

 

   

b) 

slapping.

 

   

c) 

rejection.

 

   

d) 

isolation.

 

Question 36

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

One of the BEST ways to discover children’s special talents is:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

let them help others.

 

   

b) 

offer them activity choices.

 

   

c) 

observe them at various required     activities.

 

   

d) 

pair them with more skilled     students.

 

Question 37

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Manuel, a five-year-old child, is often inattentive. He has trouble sitting still for more than a minute in circle activities where his attention is required. Which solution would be MOST helpful for Manuel?

Question options:

  

   

a) 

Having him sit on a ball or     one-legged stool during circle time.

 

   

b) 

Giving him another activity to     do during circle time, such as reading.

 

   

c) 

Having him play by himself in     the play area during circle time.

 

   

d) 

Having a one-on-one discussion     with him about his problem.

 

Question 38

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

Viewing children from a strengths-based perspective means:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

using children’s strengths to     plan the curriculum.

 

   

b) 

using the strengths of some of     the children to help others.

 

   

c) 

believing in a child’s abilities     to succeed even in the face of adversity.

 

   

d) 

using a strong speaking voice     and firm actions to help guide behavior.

 

Question 39

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

There are three levels of attention described in the text: attention for survival, attention to things of interest, and:

Question options:

  

   

a) 

attention to nature.

 

   

b) 

selective attention.

 

   

c) 

necessary attention.

 

   

d) 

attention to details.

 

Question 40

2.5 / 2.5 points

       

The Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Early Childhood (CEC/EEC), and others describe three tiers of support schools can provide to children with social or emotional difficulties to help them become socially competent. Which of the following is NOT a tier?

Question options:

  

   

a) 

Prevention

 

   

b) 

Guidance

 

   

c) 

Intentional instruction

 

   

d) 

Individualized instruction