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This practice exam for the certify teacher (ec-3 292) certification focuses on key concepts in early childhood education. It covers topics such as child development, learning theories, classroom management, and assessment. The exam includes multiple-choice questions with explanations, providing insights into best practices and common challenges faced by early childhood educators.
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At a parent teacher conference, Ms. McCourt is questioned about the purpose of the dramatic play center in her kindergarten classroom. The parent insists that her son would be better served by engaging in academic work. Ms. McCourt explains to the parent that children develop in many areas during dramatic play, including which of the following skills and abilities? - Symbolization and critical thinking. Explanation: Behavior A child turns and looks when they hear something. : A child "pretend plays" with a doll. : A child understands that even though the rocks are different sizes, they can weigh the same amount. : A child exhibits abstract thinking to solve a problem. : - Stage of Cognitive Development
During a parent-teacher conference, a parent asks Mrs. Richards how she can support her four-year-old at home. Which of the following strategies would best support the four-year-old child's development as a learner? Select all that apply -
researcher Harris Cooper: 10-20 minutes per night in the first grade, and an additional 10 minutes per grade level thereafter.
a teacher might know that certain students are prone to disturbing others because they tend to finish their work quickly and become bored. The teacher can establish routines for "what to do when Mrs. Higgins is setting up the center time in her preschool classroom. In the past, she has always assigned children which stations they would be at and for how long. This year, she is going to try open stations where children are allowed to choose not only which activities they want to do, but also the order and amount of time they will spend at each center. Which of the following are likely to be the benefits of this new approach? Select all that apply. -
appropriate. Of course, she should be included along with all other students for any whole class instruction. Ms. Keith is planning the layout of her classroom and for materials she might need in the coming year in order to support the effective use of student groups in her second-grade classroom. Which of the following describe a way Ms. Keith could use to MOST effectively manage and support flexible student groupings? Select all that apply. -
an outdoor space to encourage active involvement, initiative, and autonomy in young children? Select all that apply. -
The universal design for learning (UDL) approach has a goal of reducing barriers to student learning. Read each of the descriptions for characteristics of the universal design for learning and then select the category that it best fits. Giving learners various ways to gather information and acquire knowledge is an example of multiple means of... Giving learners options in how they can demonstrate what they have learned is an example of multiple means of... Creating a learning environment that optimizes motivation and relevance of learning is an example of multiple means of... -
Explanation: In this option, the teacher is both explaining a vocabulary word in a direct way and also demonstrating it with a concrete example. These are both important ways to help make the language and concept accessible to students. Miles has been falling asleep about twice a week in Mr. Peabody's kindergarten class. Depending upon the time of day and the situation currently in the classroom, Mr. Peabody may or may not allow him to continue to sleep. Mr. Peabody has encouraged both Miles and his parents to make sure he is getting enough sleep at home, but the problem is persisting. Which of the following statements reflect a biased reaction on Mr. Peabody's part? Select all the apply. -
without negative impact. Having story time early in the day, or at another time she knows Helena will be there, is an easy and supportive solution to the problem. Bree is a second-grade student with a long list of accommodations listed on her Individualized Education Program (IEP). Despite attending Bree's IEP meeting and signing off on the accommodations, Bree's teacher is finding that she does not understand how some of the accommodations should be implemented. What is the best next action for Bree's teacher to take? - Consult with other members of Bree's IEP team for guidance. Explanation: The teacher should not have to stress about how to implement the requirements of the IEP. The other staff members who helped oversee the IEP would be a good resource for understanding the accommodations listed in the IEP. Read the following passage which explains important considerations when planning assessments in the early childhood classroom. For each pair of words, select the one that best completes the sentence. Assessments are an essential part of the early childhood classroom because they provide important information about a child's growth and development that is important for both teachers and parents to know. When planning for assessments, teachers should design or choose assessments that are aligned with [...]. Assessments are ideally conducted in an environment that is [...] to the child and given by someone who is [...]. In addition, teachers should plan for assessments to be...to provide the most benefit. -
observation during class activities can happen easily without disrupting the flow of classroom activities. Mr. Larson, a second-grade teacher, had not thought much about maintaining confidentiality of student records until a recent reminder from his principal had him checking on this aspect of his teaching. Which of the following is problematic for protecting student confidentiality? Select all that apply. -