The way you say something, body language, eye contact, etc.

Science involves observations & experiments to explain natural scientific occurrence.

True - it's learned best through meaningful activities

When teaching children with ESL or children learning English it's important ...

Encourage children to use new words in their own sentences, Use props, pictures, and speak slowly, Relate language to real experiences & make connections, Add extensions to their words and sentences

What is alliteration?

The beginning sound of each word in a phrase sound the same

ECEs should help preschoolers discover what they can do with their bodies

True - this is more effective than teaching choreography

The study and structure of the form of words

Drawing logical conclusions, applying what they know.

What is earth science?

The properties of natural materials like rocks, sticks, etc

What is cumulative poetry?

Appropriate for children ages 3 and up, Enhances all areas of development, All of the above, A collaborative poetry/writing experience

What is a helper teacher?

Comes from good place, but too much impedes independence.

What is representing?

Focusing attention, hypothesizing, taking risks.

What is an entertainer teacher?

Wants to entertain, high energy, lacks interactive match.

How do educators teach specifically the alphabet in a developmentally appropriate way?

Putting their name and letter links around the room, Setting up a writing centre in your classroom, Environmental print (I.e. labelling, signage, etc.), Sing songs with children

How do preschoolers learn scientific and mathematical skills?

When info is based on their knowledge & interest, When an educator is present to provide guidance, When the child is an active participant

What is a too-quiet teacher?

Passive/permissive teacher, lets children run the show.

Math curriculum includes 5 things with children. Which of these are not one of those things?

Seriating, Matching, Sorting, Positioning, Classification

What was the behaviourist theory?

Skinner - children learn through conditioning (ex. Rewards)

Decontextualized language involved the past, present, future and imaginary events.

True - Ex. "What do you think will happen when ..."

What is the Phonics method?

Teaching children to read/write focusing on sounds of letter

Three and four year olds can match simple tunes, join when other sing and sing spontaneously

True - AC strategies (i.e. repeating children) are important

Storytelling with puppets is about getting the child's attention & keeping them engaged

True - it's not about what the puppet says

What is a DAP math concept for a preschooler?

Understanding light, shadow, categories & relative positions, Understanding abstract & relational concepts about motion.

When teaching songs to children, sing it once, then ask them to join the second time.

True - attitude, body language and repetition will help

Contextualized language involves conversation that in the present and happening now.

True - Mostly instructions to child. Ex. "Let's go walking"

What is a nonsense word?

Words created to help children learn sounds & have fun

What is social science?

A discussion and activities about conserving the earth

The ending sound of each word in a phrase sound the same

What is physical science?

Hands on exploration of materials

What is rational counting?

Only one number name is assigned to each object in a group.

Children do not have to participate in large group activities if they don't want to

True - that's why we call it invitational

Which of these is NOT something an ECE should consider when using Phonics or Whole Language

The ECE's own interest in the planned activity

What is an onomatopoeia?

Words that are connected to a sound like BANG or SWOOSH

What kinds of open-ended questions are most effective when teaching math/science?

What did you notice?, What would happen if ....

What is rote counting?

Reciting numbers in order from memory.

Which of the following are early math terms?

Near, far (wherever you are! I believe the heart does go on), Over, Under, Now, Later, Before, After, Short, Tall, Wide, Narrow

Connecting informal math (videos) to formal math (taught)

Picture book reading introduces children to language by illustrating through pictures

True - helps children follow sequence of events in story

The order of words in a sentence.

What is a responsive partner teacher?

Uses SOUL & A/C strategies, authoritative, shared control

Sand & water play is rich in math & science learning when planned with exploratory materials

True - you should also ask open-ended questions

The definitions and meanings of words

When supporting oral language dev., which three A/C strategies provide talking/listening opp.?

Get on their physical level, Ask open ended questions, Restate what the child is saying

What is a time keeper teacher?

Rigid, lacking flexibility. This teacher rushes children.

What was the Interactionist theory?

Children learn to read/write by interacting w/others

What is problem solving?

Focusing attention, hypothesizing, taking risks.

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1
What are pragmatics?
The definitions and meanings of words
The study and structure of the form of words
The order of words in a sentence.
The way you say something, body language, eye contact, etc.
2
Science involves observations & experiments to explain natural scientific occurrence.
False - It's number concepts that are conceptual
True - it's learned best through meaningful activities
3
What is a cheerleader teacher?
Authoritarian, barks orders & directions. No shared control.
Rigid, lacking flexibility. This teacher rushes children.
Too much praising
Comes from good place, but too much impedes independence.
4
When teaching children with ESL or children learning English it's important ...
Encourage children to use new words in their own sentences
Use props, pictures, and speak slowly
Relate language to real experiences & make connections
Add extensions to their words and sentences
5
What is alliteration?
The beginning sound of each word in a phrase sound the same
The ending sound of each word in a phrase sound the same
Words that are connected to a sound like BANG or SWOOSH
Words created to help children learn sounds & have fun
6
ECEs should help preschoolers discover what they can do with their bodies
True - this is more effective than teaching choreography
False - children need to learn structure
7
What is morphology?
The way you say something, body language, eye contact, etc.
The definitions and meanings of words
The study and structure of the form of words
The order of words in a sentence.
8
What is reasoning?
Sharing math understandings in many ways, such as building.
Drawing logical conclusions, applying what they know.
Connecting informal math (videos) to formal math (taught)
Focusing attention, hypothesizing, taking risks.
9
What is earth science?
Distinguishing between natural and man-made materials
Hands on exploration of materials
A discussion and activities about conserving the earth
The properties of natural materials like rocks, sticks, etc
10
What is cumulative poetry?
Appropriate for children ages 3 and up
Enhances all areas of development
All of the above
A collaborative poetry/writing experience
11
What is a helper teacher?
Comes from good place, but too much impedes independence.
Authoritarian, barks orders & directions. No shared control.
Rigid, lacking flexibility. This teacher rushes children.
Passive/permissive teacher, lets children run the show.
12
What is representing?
Focusing attention, hypothesizing, taking risks.
Sharing math understandings in many ways, such as building.
Connecting informal math (videos) to formal math (taught)
Organizing & recording - using graphs, diagrams, charts, etc
13
What is an entertainer teacher?
Authoritarian, barks orders & directions. No shared control.
Wants to entertain, high energy, lacks interactive match.
Uses SOUL & A/C strategies, authoritative, shared control
Passive/permissive teacher, lets children run the show.
14
How do educators teach specifically the alphabet in a developmentally appropriate way?
Putting their name and letter links around the room
Setting up a writing centre in your classroom
Environmental print (I.e. labelling, signage, etc.)
Sing songs with children
15
How do preschoolers learn scientific and mathematical skills?
When info is based on their knowledge & interest
When an educator is present to provide guidance
None of the above
When the child is an active participant
16
What are graphemes?
The sounds each letter makes
Natural process of teaching reading/writing, daily exposure
The written alphabet letters
Teaching children to read/write focusing on sounds of letter
17
What age will children match simple tunes, join when others sing and sing spontaneously?
From birth and on for the rest of their lives
Birth - 12 Months
3 Years - 4 Years
18 Months - 2 Years
18
What is a too-quiet teacher?
Authoritarian, barks orders & directions. No shared control.
Passive/permissive teacher, lets children run the show.
Uses SOUL & A/C strategies, authoritative, shared control
Wants to entertain, high energy, lacks interactive match.
19
Math curriculum includes 5 things with children. Which of these are not one of those things?
Seriating, Matching, Sorting
Communicating, Connecting
Positioning, Classification
Problem solving, reasoning, Representing
20
What was the behaviourist theory?
Skinner - children learn through conditioning (ex. Rewards)
Children learn to read/write by interacting w/others
All of the above
Child is born w/innate language learning ability
21
Decontextualized language involved the past, present, future and imaginary events.
True - Ex. "What do you think will happen when ..."
False - Mostly instructions to child. Ex. "Let's go walking"
22
What is the Phonics method?
Teaching children to read/write focusing on sounds of letter
The written alphabet letters
Natural process of teaching reading/writing, daily exposure
The sounds each letter makes
23
Three and four year olds can match simple tunes, join when other sing and sing spontaneously
False - children won't socially engage until after age 6
True - AC strategies (i.e. repeating children) are important
24
Storytelling with puppets is about getting the child's attention & keeping them engaged
False -it's a distraction from learning literacy effectively
True - it's not about what the puppet says
25
What is a DAP math concept for a preschooler?
Understanding light, shadow, categories & relative positions
Understanding abstract & relational concepts about motion.
None of the above
Sorting things in piles, making towers & knocking them down
26
When teaching songs to children, sing it once, then ask them to join the second time.
True - attitude, body language and repetition will help
False-post the song lyrics&have children learn on their own
27
Blocks promote coordination, strength, imagination, problem solving, & social skills
True
False
28
Contextualized language involves conversation that in the present and happening now.
True - Mostly instructions to child. Ex. "Let's go walking"
False - Ex. "What do you think will happen when ..."
29
What is a nonsense word?
Words created to help children learn sounds & have fun
The beginning sound of each word in a phrase sound the same
Words that are connected to a sound like BANG or SWOOSH
The ending sound of each word in a phrase sound the same
30
Model correct grammar, speak distinctly at a reasonable pace with normal conversational tone
True
False
31
To promote inquiry with children, ask thought provoking, open ended questions
False
True
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What is social science?
The properties of natural materials like rocks, sticks, etc
A discussion and activities about conserving the earth
Hands on exploration of materials
Distinguishing between natural and man-made materials
33
What is a rhyme?
Words created to help children learn sounds & have fun
Words that are connected to a sound like BANG or SWOOSH
The beginning sound of each word in a phrase sound the same
The ending sound of each word in a phrase sound the same
34
What is physical science?
Understanding the characteristics of living things
The properties of natural materials like rocks, sticks, etc
Hands on exploration of materials
Distinguishing between natural and man-made materials
35
What is rational counting?
Only one number name is assigned to each object in a group.
Reciting numbers in order from memory.
36
Children do not have to participate in large group activities if they don't want to
False - children need to learn these concepts with everyone
True - that's why we call it invitational
37
Which of these is NOT something an ECE should consider when using Phonics or Whole Language
Research based evidence on language & literacy learning
Developmental needs of the child
The ECE's own interest in the planned activity
Children's interests and capabilities
38
What is an onomatopoeia?
The beginning sound of each word in a phrase sound the same
Words that are connected to a sound like BANG or SWOOSH
Words created to help children learn sounds & have fun
The ending sound of each word in a phrase sound the same
39
What kinds of open-ended questions are most effective when teaching math/science?
What did you notice?
All of the above
Did you see how that boat sank?
What would happen if ....
40
What is rote counting?
Only one number name is assigned to each object in a group.
Reciting numbers in order from memory.
41
Which of the following are early math terms?
Near, far (wherever you are! I believe the heart does go on)
Over, Under
Now, Later, Before, After
Short, Tall, Wide, Narrow
42
What is connecting?
Connecting informal math (videos) to formal math (taught)
Sharing math understandings in many ways, such as building.
Focusing attention, hypothesizing, taking risks.
Organizing & recording - using graphs, diagrams, charts, etc
43
Picture book reading introduces children to language by illustrating through pictures
True - helps children follow sequence of events in story
False - they need to see the words to make connections
44
What is Syntax?
The definitions and meanings of words
The way you say something, body language, eye contact, etc.
The order of words in a sentence.
The study and structure of the form of words
45
What is a responsive partner teacher?
Authoritarian, barks orders & directions. No shared control.
Passive/permissive teacher, lets children run the show.
Wants to entertain, high energy, lacks interactive match.
Uses SOUL & A/C strategies, authoritative, shared control
46
Sand & water play is rich in math & science learning when planned with exploratory materials
True - you should also ask open-ended questions
False - it just makes a mess
47
What are semantics?
The order of words in a sentence.
The study and structure of the form of words
The way you say something, body language, eye contact, etc.
The definitions and meanings of words
48
When supporting oral language dev., which three A/C strategies provide talking/listening opp.?
Get on their physical level
Ask open ended questions
Restate what the child is saying
Share control with the children
49
What is a time keeper teacher?
Passive/permissive teacher, lets children run the show.
Comes from good place, but too much impedes independence.
Authoritarian, barks orders & directions. No shared control.
Rigid, lacking flexibility. This teacher rushes children.
50
What was the Interactionist theory?
Children learn to read/write by interacting w/others
Skinner - children learn through conditioning (ex. Rewards)
All of the above
Child is born w/innate language learning ability
51
What is problem solving?
Drawing logical conclusions, applying what they know.
Focusing attention, hypothesizing, taking risks.
Sharing math understandings in many ways, such as building.
Connecting informal math (videos) to formal math (taught)
52
By 18 months, toddlers will sing songs with words for the first time
True - they develop preference to own culture music
False - children don't connect with music until after 5
53
Four and five year olds will sing songs accurately and synchronize movement with music
False - they aren't coordinated enough to sing & move
True - they will also show interest in musical instruments
54
What is a DAP math concept for an infant?
Using own bodies to measure things like distance
Understanding abstract & relational concepts about motion.
How big their body is in comparison to everything else
Sorting things in piles, making towers & knocking them down
55
The first ___ years of a child’s life have enormous impact on overall development
Three
Five
Two
Four
56
What is communicating?
Focusing attention, hypothesizing, taking risks.
Organizing & recording - using graphs, diagrams, charts, etc
Connecting informal math (videos) to formal math (taught)
Sharing math understandings in many ways, such as building.
57
What is life science?
The properties of natural materials like rocks, sticks, etc
Hands on exploration of materials
Understanding the characteristics of living things
Distinguishing between natural and man-made materials
58
What is a DAP math concept for a toddler?
Understanding abstract & relational concepts about motion.
Understanding light, shadow, categories & relative positions
Sorting things in piles, making towers & knocking them down
59
Play-based learning should be focused on matching, classifying, sorting, seriation, order etc.
False
True
60
After reading Where The Wild Things Are, you put out art materials to create their own monsters
Activity promotes social development
Activity promotes cognitive development
Activity promotes fine motor development
Activity promotes gross motor development
61
What age will children learn to sing words to songs for the first time & find music comforting
18 Months - 2 Years
From birth and on for the rest of their lives
2 Years - 4 Years
Birth - 12 Months
62
Storytelling without a book or props allows children to create a mental image of the story
False - they will not stay engaged & will get distracted
True - this engages their imagination and cognitive learning
63
What is technology science?
The properties of natural materials like rocks, sticks, etc
A discussion and activities about conserving the earth
Distinguishing between natural and man-made materials
Hands on exploration of materials
64
What was the Nativist theory?
Child is born w/innate language learning ability
Children learn to read/write by interacting w/others
Skinner - children learn through conditioning (ex. Rewards)
All of the above
65
Invented spelling is the practice of spelling unfamiliar words based on phonetic knowledge.
True - it may also be scribbles resembling letters
False - it's an ineffective way of learning language
66
What is a director teacher?
Authoritarian, barks orders & directions. No shared control.
Wants to entertain, high energy, lacks interactive match.
Rigid, lacking flexibility. This teacher rushes children.
Passive/permissive teacher, lets children run the show.
67
What age will children sing songs accurately, use movement & show interest in instruments?
18 Months - 2 Years
3 Years - 4 Years
From birth and on for the rest of their lives
4 Years - 5 Years
68
How might math concepts be learned in a planned environment?
Sorting collections, Measurement tools
Computer with math programs
Display places, Sorting materials
Games, Manipulatives, Puzzles
69
What are phonemes?
The written alphabet letters
The sounds each letter makes
Natural process of teaching reading/writing, daily exposure
Teaching children to read/write focusing on sounds of letter
70
Crying is baby's first sound, but does not recognize music even if they were exposed in utero
True - they don't hear anything in the womb
False - Babies respond to music from birth
71
What is the whole language method?
The sounds each letter makes
The written alphabet letters
Natural process of teaching reading/writing, daily exposure
Teaching children to read/write focusing on sounds of letter
72
Mathematics are number concepts that are both conceptual & procedural.
True - it's the ability to understand & the ability to do
False - it can be either or, not both at the same time
73
Having a sign in sheet for preschoolers who don't know how to write their name is ineffective
True - they can't write their name yet, letters are obsolete
False - they use invented spelling
74
What is true about Rote Counting?
The numbers have no meaning to the child.
Is is the first step in children learning numbers

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