EC 440 Lesson 3 Exam
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Question 1
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Suneetha wants to replace her current floor covering with an eco-friendly floor covering that will enhance learning. Which of the following should she choose?
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Different floor surfaces in different areas
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Brightly colored ABC and number rugs
Brightly patterned linoleum
Question 2
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Which of the following statements accurately describes an effective reading center?
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The reading center is large enough to accommodate 2 to 3 children.
The reading center is not divided from the rest of the classroom allowing children to see it from all areas of the classroom.
The reading center contains only books so that children are not distracted by other materials.
The reading center is comfortable and aesthetic.
Question 3
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Which of these teachers reflects the philosophy found in the textbook regarding the maintenance of learning centers?
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"I've taught for many years and have developed a list of themes for each week along with materials that go with the themes for each learning center."
"I observe the children and make changes to the environment based on their needs, interests, and our curriculum goals."
"Each Friday I totally change one center. That way I am sure that I always have something new in my classroom."
"I work really hard at the beginning of the school year to establish a fantastic environment. I then am able to leave it that way the rest of the year."
Question 4
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Which of the following would be the best example of a learning center as defined by the book?
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A folder containing a matching game
A collection of fossils in a locked glass case
An area containing a variety of different hands on activities
All of the above
Question 5
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You are developing your preschool room arrangement. Which would be the most effective way to divide the classroom?
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Keep the classroom open with the shelves placed along the outside walls
Divide the room into different centers using shelves that are five feet high
Divide the room into different centers using low shelves
Use different colors of rugs to designate different center areas
Question 6
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In choosing high-quality books, you should consider which of the following?
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The print size, print style, and where the print is located on the page
The quality of the illustrations or pictures
Whether the book is appealing to you as an adult
All of the above
Question 7
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According to research, which of the following approaches is most likely to lead to successful reading in the elementary classroom?
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All the children in the classroom read the same book.
Children spend most of their literacy time practicing reading skills.
Children choose their own texts to read.
Children read texts that allow for at least a 75% rate of success.
Question 5 / 5
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The reading area needs to be well-stocked with quality books. A well-stocked reading area would contain which of the following?
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Five to eight books per child in the classroom
One to two books per child in the classroom
Three to four books per child in the classroom
Ten books per child in the classroom
Question 9
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According to research results, which of the following statements about ceiling height is
true?
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More cooperative play is found when the ceilings are lower.
Higher ceiling heights promote security.
Noise reverberation is increased in classrooms with lower ceilings.
Lower ceilings suggest more active play.
Question 10
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It is important to put babies on their back to sleep to prevent SIDS. When would you NOT follow this rule?
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If the parents requests that you put the baby on his stomach to sleep.
If the baby rolls onto her stomach after you lay her down.
If the baby has been spitting up a lot.
All of the above
Question 11
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High density or crowding can contribute to which of the following?
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Decreased cortisol levels
Lower levels of achievement
More cooperative play
Decreased withdrawal in children
Question 12
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Bonita writes "I lv jm." Bonita is exhibiting which of the following writing stages?
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Letter and symbol forms
Invented spelling
Standard spelling
Letter-like forms
Question 13
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Which of the following materials could you add to the literacy center to increase phonemic awareness?
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Small objects to sort by the beginning sound
A feely box for children to discover items and describe them
A play microphone for children to be weather reporters
Sentence strips
Question 14
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The textbook discusses the effective, appropriate use of walls. Which of the following teachers is demonstrating what the book discussed?
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"Most of my walls are covered with children's work. As long as it is created by children, I have no limits on what can be placed on the wall."
"I carefully choose what to place on the walls. It must meet several criteria including being defendable and authentic."
"My walls have several bulletin boards. I surround the board with cute, store-purchased borders. I have colorful learning materials and change the board for each holiday and season."
"In my class, I have a very large calendar, a weather chart, ABC's, number lines, and color charts. This takes up most of
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the space."
Question 15
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Which of the following would accurately describe an effective preschool writing center?
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Restricting writing utensils to large pencils so that children learn correct pencil grip
Restricting paper to lined paper so that children learn to write on lines
Not providing paper or pencils until children have had ample opportunity to learn to write their letters correctly on traceable letter cards
Adding a variety of different types of paper and writing implements
Question 16
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Which of the following teacher's response illustrates the appropriate use of literature for infants and toddlers?
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"Each day I have a story time for the infants in my classroom. We try to read at least two books during this time. But, if they get too restless I stop the story and let them leave the circle."
"I have a variety of books available for the infants in my room. They are on a high shelf. When the infants want one they point at it and I get it down for them. That way I can make sure none of the books get damaged."
"I have a low bookshelf in my room that has cloth and board books. The infants can look at the books whenever they wish."
"I believe that infants and toddlers are too young for books. Instead it is best to focus on oral language."
Question 5 / 5
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Which of the following statements is true about pesticide exposure and young children?
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Pesticide exposure can cause short-term health problems such as shortness of breath but does not cause any long-term problems.
If you buy organic fruits and vegetables and live in an urban area you don't need to worry about the children being exposed
to pesticides.
Pesticide exposure causes both short-term and long-term problems, such as increased risk of cancer and neurodevelopmental impairment.
There is little a classroom teacher can do about pesticide exposure in the classroom.
Question 18
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Which of the following statements reflects what we know about noise and young children?
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There is no evidence that noise has a detrimental effect on young children.
Typically, the major source of noise comes from outside the classroom.
Noise levels, even when children are engaged in quiet activities, often exceed the level that is optimum for speech development and achievement.
Typically, we do not need to worry about children experiencing hearing loss until they reach their teen years and begin to listen to loud music.
Question 19
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High density or crowding can be caused by which of the following?
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Too small a room
A poor arrangement of space
Having some popular and some unpopular learning centers
All of the above
Question 20
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the role of texture in the early childhood environment?
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It is important to have flat rather than textured surfaces because they are easier to clean.
Touch is the most planned for sense in most early childhood environments.
Textures can help to control noise and create space definition.
Texture contributes little to overall ambiance.
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