Math and Science for Early Childhood Education

During the _________ phase of the learning cycle, children's prior knowledge can be assessed.

Items for the child's portfolio are selected by the:

Children need time to manipulate and explore materials.

Convergent questions and directions allow a child to think and act for themselves.

Which process skill is most appropriate for use with preschool and primary children?

Problems used in problem-solving experiences should relate to the children's own experiences.

______ stimulate discussion and offer opportunities for thinking.

The four main areas of science emphasis common in primary grades include:

Principles and standards for school mathematics have been set forth by the:

Planning concept experiences starts with

Which of the following describes the personal learning style?

The "teachable moment" occurs when children are in a state of:

A child's record folder contains

Hands-on experiences are with materials are essential for learning.

Observations that are written down in an organized way are called:

__________ should be integrated into everyday activities.

Equity must be considered relative to children's

Rubrics should be developed based on what you are looking for in your class.

Two major types of problems include ________ and ______

Visual depictions, observation, drawing, and discussion are:

A web depicts a variety of possible concepts and curricular experiences.

Hands-on science programs aid in the development of ___________ and reading skills.

Reflect and evaluate your unit plan before your begin teaching the unit.

The term inquiry refers to a child's natural curiosity.

The four steps in problem solving include which of the following?

Webbing is useful in unit planning because it

To teach a lesson effectively you must plan for assessment.

Ongoing assessment of your own teaching is to be done at the end of each year.

__________ is the driving force behind problem solving in science.

Concept activities pre-planned by an adult are called:

When considering technology for young children, adults should:

Experiments are most appropriate with preschool and primary children.