Pedagogy: Early Childhood (Birth to Grade 3)
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Question 1
1. The most important reason for stakeholders to evaluate early childhood education programs on a regular basis is to:
- justify requests for supplemental funding for special projects or program expansions.
- provide evidence to support advocacy efforts with regard to legislation and public policy governing the programs.
- highlight children's achievement and the accomplishments of the programs to community members.
- determine how well and to what extent the programs are beneficial and appropriate to the children and families served.
Answer to question 1
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0007) In order to answer this question correctly, examinees must have a deep understanding of the fundamental principles and values underlying early childhood education programs. These principles and values include the idea that all children can learn; that ECE programs can support the bonds between children and families; that all children and their families are unique and valuable and deserving of respect; and that ECE programs should advocate for full equity and opportunity for all. Regular evaluations enable stakeholders to determine how effectively ECE programs are fulfilling their fundamental mission and to identify any areas in need of improvement.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0007) In order to answer this question correctly, examinees must have a deep understanding of the fundamental principles and values underlying early childhood education programs. These principles and values include the idea that all children can learn; that ECE programs can support the bonds between children and families; that all children and their families are unique and valuable and deserving of respect; and that ECE programs should advocate for full equity and opportunity for all. Regular evaluations enable stakeholders to determine how effectively ECE programs are fulfilling their fundamental mission and to identify any areas in need of improvement.
Question 2
2. In preschool programs, screening assessments are most appropriately used for which of the following purposes?
- placing individual children in appropriate groups for instructional activities
- identifying children in need of intervention for potential learning or developmental problems
- evaluating the extent of children's knowledge in a specific content area
- determining the effectiveness of different strategies in promoting children's learning
Answer to question 2
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0007) A screening assessment is a very general type of assessment that can quickly and efficiently assess a large number of children. Screening assessments usually contain few items, providing information on a few major indicators of learning and development. Performance in one or more areas of a screening assessment that is below a cutoff score may indicate a potential problem or delay, in which case the child would benefit from comprehensive assessment, and possibly intervention, in those areas.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0007) A screening assessment is a very general type of assessment that can quickly and efficiently assess a large number of children. Screening assessments usually contain few items, providing information on a few major indicators of learning and development. Performance in one or more areas of a screening assessment that is below a cutoff score may indicate a potential problem or delay, in which case the child would benefit from comprehensive assessment, and possibly intervention, in those areas.
Question 3
3. An early childhood education program serving children from birth to age four conducts an annual program evaluation and reports the results to families and other stakeholders. Which of the following evaluation results should cause families and stakeholders the greatest concern?
- Each caregiver in an infant room is assigned responsibility for eight children.
- The program has begun the process of but has not yet achieved national accreditation.
- An aide rotates through each room at lunchtime to provide each caregiver with a break from the children.
- A large portion of program funds was used to purchase loose sand to surround playground equipment.
Answer to question 3
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0007) According to 2008 guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the ratio of adult caregivers to infants should not exceed one adult caregiver for no more than four infants (birth through 15 months), so this program does not meet national quality standards. Results such as these support program staff in identifying and addressing problem areas to enhance program quality for all children.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0007) According to 2008 guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the ratio of adult caregivers to infants should not exceed one adult caregiver for no more than four infants (birth through 15 months), so this program does not meet national quality standards. Results such as these support program staff in identifying and addressing problem areas to enhance program quality for all children.
Question 4
4. In an elementary school, teachers use several methods to measure students' progress and learning. In addition to one standardized test, these methods include observations, work samples, and teacher and parent/guardian ratings. This comprehensive approach to assessment is likely to be most effective for which of the following purposes?
- eliciting support from parents/guardians for the instructional approaches teachers use
- reporting to stakeholders about how specific activities support the broader goals and objectives of the school
- promoting students' ability to recognize and develop their individual talents and skills
- providing authentic data that reflects a "whole child" approach to identifying students' competencies and needs
Answer to question 4
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0007) Using multiple methods to measure students' progress and learning provides more than one perspective on a student's performance and information on learning and development in areas other than the cognitive domain. Such an approach gives a student many and varied opportunities to demonstrate growth and learning and facilitates the teacher's ability to build on the student's strengths and capabilities as well as identify areas in which the student would benefit from additional support.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0007) Using multiple methods to measure students' progress and learning provides more than one perspective on a student's performance and information on learning and development in areas other than the cognitive domain. Such an approach gives a student many and varied opportunities to demonstrate growth and learning and facilitates the teacher's ability to build on the student's strengths and capabilities as well as identify areas in which the student would benefit from additional support.
Question 5
5. Best practice in screening culturally and linguistically diverse students calls for teachers to take which of the following actions?
- requesting that the students have a health evaluation by a medical doctor
- using a variety of methods and sources to gather information
- arranging a series of conferences with students' families
- administering standardized assessments to students individually and in groups
Answer to question 5
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0007) Students whose home culture or language differs from that of the majority are often at a disadvantage when taking tests that have been designed for students who are from the majority culture and whose home language is English. Using a variety of curriculum-based and observational screening methods can help teachers obtain information that is individualized and varied enough to enable all students to demonstrate what they know.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0007) Students whose home culture or language differs from that of the majority are often at a disadvantage when taking tests that have been designed for students who are from the majority culture and whose home language is English. Using a variety of curriculum-based and observational screening methods can help teachers obtain information that is individualized and varied enough to enable all students to demonstrate what they know.
Question 6
6. Which of the following approaches represents the most appropriate way for a third-grade teacher to discuss a student's mathematics learning with the student's parents/guardians?
- showing them how the student's mathematics performance compares with that of other students in the class
- using the textbook to explain how mathematics instruction is organized
- asking them to recall and describe some of their own experiences in mathematics classes
- sharing work samples that illustrate the student's progress in mathematics
Answer to question 6
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0007) Sharing work samples that illustrate a child's progress in mathematics allows the teacher to provide parents/guardians with specific examples of mathematical skills and concepts the child has mastered or is currently learning. Discussions of work samples are also effective in helping parents/guardians understand informal strategies for supporting their child's mathematical learning in the context of everyday activities at home.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0007) Sharing work samples that illustrate a child's progress in mathematics allows the teacher to provide parents/guardians with specific examples of mathematical skills and concepts the child has mastered or is currently learning. Discussions of work samples are also effective in helping parents/guardians understand informal strategies for supporting their child's mathematical learning in the context of everyday activities at home.
Question 7
7. The teachers in a third-grade classroom wish to encourage each student's participation in his or her own educational planning. Which of the following types of measurement tools is especially useful for promoting the achievement of this goal?
- portfolio assessment
- observational rating scale
- performance assessment
- self-monitoring checklist
Answer to question 7
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0007) In portfolio assessment, examples of a student's work are regularly gathered into a portfolio that provides a record of the student's ongoing efforts and achievements. The student and teacher together decide on which pieces to include (e.g., samples representative of the student's best performance in various areas, samples that illustrate improvement in particular areas) and conduct periodic reviews of the student's past work, discussing what the student has learned and conferring about what projects or activities the student will turn to next. Portfolio assessment is thus especially well-suited for fostering students' active participation in their own educational planning.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0007) In portfolio assessment, examples of a student's work are regularly gathered into a portfolio that provides a record of the student's ongoing efforts and achievements. The student and teacher together decide on which pieces to include (e.g., samples representative of the student's best performance in various areas, samples that illustrate improvement in particular areas) and conduct periodic reviews of the student's past work, discussing what the student has learned and conferring about what projects or activities the student will turn to next. Portfolio assessment is thus especially well-suited for fostering students' active participation in their own educational planning.
Question 8
8. Which of the following assessment terms refers to the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure?
- reliability
- bias
- range
- validity
Answer to question 8
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0007) Validity is a testing term that refers to how well a test (or an individual test question) measures what it intends to measure. One key strategy teachers use to help ensure that they create valid assessments is to begin by developing clearly defined learning goals and objectives. Verifying that the assessment addresses those learning goals and objectives is vital to the creation of a valid assessment.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0007) Validity is a testing term that refers to how well a test (or an individual test question) measures what it intends to measure. One key strategy teachers use to help ensure that they create valid assessments is to begin by developing clearly defined learning goals and objectives. Verifying that the assessment addresses those learning goals and objectives is vital to the creation of a valid assessment.
Question 9
9. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in helping a kindergarten teacher identify students' personal interests and learning preferences?
- asking students to draw pictures of their favorite school activities
- observing the activities and materials individual students choose during self-selected center time
- sending a questionnaire to families about students' home activities
- administering a classwide survey to students about which activities they enjoy most and least
Answer to question 9
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0008) Young children express their needs, interests, and preferences through the choices they make every day. For example, at school a child may routinely select the same center as his or her first activity of the day; seek out the same child or children to play with; move closer to a teacher when feeling uncertain or sad; or select the same picture book to look at every day in the reading corner. By closely observing individual children's choices (and, additionally, using anecdotal notes to keep a record of such choices), early childhood teachers can obtain a wealth of information about individual children's needs, preferences, and interests.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0008) Young children express their needs, interests, and preferences through the choices they make every day. For example, at school a child may routinely select the same center as his or her first activity of the day; seek out the same child or children to play with; move closer to a teacher when feeling uncertain or sad; or select the same picture book to look at every day in the reading corner. By closely observing individual children's choices (and, additionally, using anecdotal notes to keep a record of such choices), early childhood teachers can obtain a wealth of information about individual children's needs, preferences, and interests.
Question 10
10. A first-grade teacher is planning a unit on the farm and has arranged for a local farmer to visit the classroom several times during the unit. The farmer will bring in resources and talk to students about the crops and animals on the farm and the tools and equipment that farmers use. To help ensure that the visits will enhance students' learning, the teacher and the farmer will meet briefly before each visit. It would be most important for the teacher and the farmer to discuss which of the following topics during these meetings?
- activities the teacher should use with students after the visit
- students' general interest in learning about the farm
- strategies for managing students' behavior during the visit
- concepts and vocabulary related to farms that students are learning
Answer to question 10
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0008) When planning for guest speakers, the teacher should discuss the concepts and vocabulary students are learning with the speaker in advance so that the speaker can communicate information in a way that is comprehensible and meaningful for students. This planning step helps ensure that the speaker's presentation will reinforce and build on students' current learning.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0008) When planning for guest speakers, the teacher should discuss the concepts and vocabulary students are learning with the speaker in advance so that the speaker can communicate information in a way that is comprehensible and meaningful for students. This planning step helps ensure that the speaker's presentation will reinforce and build on students' current learning.
Question 11
11. In a kindergarten class, the teacher observes that a few students tend to be slow to engage in new experiences. For example, on a field trip to the zoo, most students had to be restrained from rushing to see as many animals as they could. However, these students stood well away from the animal enclosures much of the time and were reluctant to touch some of the small animals the zookeeper showed to the class. The teacher can best respond to these students' needs by adopting which of the following approaches?
- urging the students to try new things quickly so that they do not fall behind their classmates or miss out on something fun
- encouraging the students to be brave and then praising them when they engage quickly in a new experience
- preparing the students in advance for new experiences by describing what they will be seeing or doing and then giving them time to adjust
- assigning the students as group or line leaders and then explaining that leaders always get to go first in an activity
Answer to question 11
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0008) Children have different learning styles and personalities. Many times children who are hesitant to engage in new experiences are simply cautious by nature or prefer to observe for a period before stepping into a new activity or situation. Providing these children with information about what to expect may help alleviate their discomfort with the unknown and provide the support that will help them participate fully in learning experiences.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0008) Children have different learning styles and personalities. Many times children who are hesitant to engage in new experiences are simply cautious by nature or prefer to observe for a period before stepping into a new activity or situation. Providing these children with information about what to expect may help alleviate their discomfort with the unknown and provide the support that will help them participate fully in learning experiences.
Question 12
12. A teacher wants to encourage students to use a variety of resources to meet their academic and personal information needs. The teacher provides the library media specialist with the teacher's long-range instructional plans and arranges a meeting to discuss the plans. The most appropriate topic for the teacher and the library media specialist to explore in this meeting is:
- examining the different types of information resources that are available in the information media center.
- determining whether instruction on the use of information resources should occur in the classroom or in the information media center.
- identifying authentic contexts within content-area instruction for students to use different information resources.
- creating an assessment for evaluating the extent of students' current knowledge about different types of information resources.
Answer to question 12
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0008) Collaborating with a library media specialist is an especially effective way to help students learn to use a wide range of information resources. Identifying contexts in which students can meaningfully use the various resources (e.g., to learn about a classroom science concept, to locate books by a favorite author) will both help students maximize their time and resources and help motivate them to make personal use of the many resources available to them.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0008) Collaborating with a library media specialist is an especially effective way to help students learn to use a wide range of information resources. Identifying contexts in which students can meaningfully use the various resources (e.g., to learn about a classroom science concept, to locate books by a favorite author) will both help students maximize their time and resources and help motivate them to make personal use of the many resources available to them.
Question 13
13. Which of the following questions is most important for an infant and toddler teacher to consider when identifying appropriate learning goals?
- Are children likely to need explicit instruction to achieve this goal?
- What is a reasonable amount of time for children to achieve this goal?
- Does this goal lend itself to activities children are likely to find engaging?
- Is this goal reflective of families' goals for their children's learning?
Answer to question 13
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0008) Infants' and toddlers' learning begins with the family and continues within the family unit. It is therefore imperative that infant and toddler teachers reach out to parents/guardians to ensure that the learning goals they set for each individual child reflect the values and concerns of that child's family. Teachers should make a point of using a variety of strategies to communicate with families about their goals for their children's learning.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0008) Infants' and toddlers' learning begins with the family and continues within the family unit. It is therefore imperative that infant and toddler teachers reach out to parents/guardians to ensure that the learning goals they set for each individual child reflect the values and concerns of that child's family. Teachers should make a point of using a variety of strategies to communicate with families about their goals for their children's learning.
Question 14
14. The first-grade teachers in a school are making plans to take their students on a trip to an aquarium. The aquarium features a variety of live exhibits for viewing and hands-on experiences (e.g., a giant ocean tank, a penguin colony, a tide pool). Which of the following preparatory steps by the teachers would best help ensure a successful learning experience for the class?
- creating a graph of how many children in the class have visited an aquarium
- posting colorful pictures of familiar sea creatures around the classroom
- planning lessons that will build children's prior knowledge
- holding a contest to see which child can design the oddest-looking fish
Answer to question 14
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0008) Prior knowledge serves as a foundation for children's understanding new information by helping them make connections between the new information and their previous personal experiences and existing knowledge. Being able to make such connections has been repeatedly shown to foster active engagement in learning. There are a variety of effective strategies for promoting such engagement, including the KWL strategy (asking children what they Know about a topic, what they Wonder about it, and what they would like to Learn about it). Such strategies prompt children to ask questions, to observe more closely, to make comparisons, to hypothesize and draw conclusions, and so forth.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0008) Prior knowledge serves as a foundation for children's understanding new information by helping them make connections between the new information and their previous personal experiences and existing knowledge. Being able to make such connections has been repeatedly shown to foster active engagement in learning. There are a variety of effective strategies for promoting such engagement, including the KWL strategy (asking children what they Know about a topic, what they Wonder about it, and what they would like to Learn about it). Such strategies prompt children to ask questions, to observe more closely, to make comparisons, to hypothesize and draw conclusions, and so forth.
Question 15
15. During the second semester of every school year, a third-grade teacher helps students identify shared interests in order to form small groups to work together on self-selected projects. This year, one group is planning to write and perform a play, another will design and paint a mural, and a third will conduct experiments to compare different paper airplane designs. Such projects would be especially effective for fostering students' development of skills in which of the following areas?
- symbolic thinking
- self-awareness
- memorization
- problem-solving
Answer to question 15
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0008) The instructional strategy described challenges the children, as well as giving them considerable freedom, to pursue their own interests in collaboration with peers. While each group has chosen a different type of project, the three projects share a number of features, including self-selection; goals identified by the children; shared decision-making (with guidance, as needed, from the teacher); and a myriad of problem-solving opportunities. For example, the group writing a play will need to determine what the story will be, what characters will be in it, who will play which characters, what kind of props will be needed, etc.; the mural-painting group will need to solve problems such as what to include in the mural, what the overall design will be, who will be responsible for painting which sections, etc.; and the paper airplane design group will need to decide what characteristics to focus on (flight distance, acrobatic capability, etc.) and which airplane designs perform best for the different purposes.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0008) The instructional strategy described challenges the children, as well as giving them considerable freedom, to pursue their own interests in collaboration with peers. While each group has chosen a different type of project, the three projects share a number of features, including self-selection; goals identified by the children; shared decision-making (with guidance, as needed, from the teacher); and a myriad of problem-solving opportunities. For example, the group writing a play will need to determine what the story will be, what characters will be in it, who will play which characters, what kind of props will be needed, etc.; the mural-painting group will need to solve problems such as what to include in the mural, what the overall design will be, who will be responsible for painting which sections, etc.; and the paper airplane design group will need to decide what characteristics to focus on (flight distance, acrobatic capability, etc.) and which airplane designs perform best for the different purposes.
Question 16
16. During the direct instruction portion of a science lesson, a second-grade teacher observes that students are becoming restless and are beginning to fidget. It would be most appropriate at this point for the teacher to:
- administer a brief quiz on what has been covered so far to regain the students' interest.
- change the pace of the lesson and engage students in some form of active learning related to the topic.
- discontinue the lesson until a time when students are more calm and focused.
- review with students the guidelines for behavior during group instruction and then continue the lesson.
Answer to question 16
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0009) In order to respond appropriately in the situation described, the teacher must understand not only young children's intrinsic need for physical movement, but also the deep connection between movement and learning. For one thing, physical movement has been found to promote brain activity, flooding the brain with the oxygen-rich blood required for optimal learning. For another, studies have shown that conceptual understanding is enhanced by physical movement. If, for example, the science lesson addressed how different types of creatures move (e.g., centipedes, earthworms, toads), and the teacher asked the children to observe the creatures closely and to move their own bodies in imitation of each creature, the lesson would serve not only to promote deeper conceptual understanding and greater retention of what the children have observed, but also to fulfill the children's inherent need for physical activity.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0009) In order to respond appropriately in the situation described, the teacher must understand not only young children's intrinsic need for physical movement, but also the deep connection between movement and learning. For one thing, physical movement has been found to promote brain activity, flooding the brain with the oxygen-rich blood required for optimal learning. For another, studies have shown that conceptual understanding is enhanced by physical movement. If, for example, the science lesson addressed how different types of creatures move (e.g., centipedes, earthworms, toads), and the teacher asked the children to observe the creatures closely and to move their own bodies in imitation of each creature, the lesson would serve not only to promote deeper conceptual understanding and greater retention of what the children have observed, but also to fulfill the children's inherent need for physical activity.
Question 17
17. A thematic approach to instruction can be expected to promote the learning of young children primarily by:
- creating a framework to help children connect important concepts in different content areas.
- encouraging children to investigate ideas of personal interest independently.
- prompting small- and large-group discussion among children about targeted concepts.
- enhancing children's interest in and enthusiasm for a wide range of content.
Answer to question 17
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0009) Thematic instruction involves groups of correlated activities that are designed around a central topic and cross several areas of the curriculum. Thematic instruction approaches learning and teaching in a holistic way that reflects the interactive nature of the real world. Young children try to make sense of their world by pulling together related experiences and ideas, so thematic instruction supports children's learning in a way that is natural to them.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0009) Thematic instruction involves groups of correlated activities that are designed around a central topic and cross several areas of the curriculum. Thematic instruction approaches learning and teaching in a holistic way that reflects the interactive nature of the real world. Young children try to make sense of their world by pulling together related experiences and ideas, so thematic instruction supports children's learning in a way that is natural to them.
Question 18
18. Which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in helping a ten-month-old infant explore the concept of cause and effect?
- providing the infant with squeezable toys that make different sounds
- playing different variations of peek-a-boo games with the infant
- guiding the infant's hands to clap along with simple songs or chants
- hanging a mobile over the crib close enough for the infant to see
Answer to question 18
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0009) As infants interact with the world around them through sensory and motor activities, they gain cognitive skills and begin to understand how their behavior affects their environment. Squeezable toys stimulate infants' interaction with their environment and, in this situation, help them begin to recognize the connection between the act of squeezing a toy (cause) and the sound it produces (effect).
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0009) As infants interact with the world around them through sensory and motor activities, they gain cognitive skills and begin to understand how their behavior affects their environment. Squeezable toys stimulate infants' interaction with their environment and, in this situation, help them begin to recognize the connection between the act of squeezing a toy (cause) and the sound it produces (effect).
Question 19
19. Teachers in the early elementary grades can best promote students' understanding of computers as tools for learning by emphasizing which of the following approaches?
- creating bookmarks on classroom computers to allow students easy access to a selection of online learning games
- assigning every student to complete at least one learning task on the computer each week
- engaging students in a variety of computer activities that are linked directly to current curriculum topics
- providing students with explicit instruction in basic computer skills such as beginning keyboarding
Answer to question 19
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0009) For students to view computers as tools for learning, they need to use them for practical and meaningful purposes. This outcome is best achieved by having them use computers in authentic contexts to accomplish a specific learning goal, such as gathering information, communicating with others, solving problems, or producing products to be shared with an audience.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0009) For students to view computers as tools for learning, they need to use them for practical and meaningful purposes. This outcome is best achieved by having them use computers in authentic contexts to accomplish a specific learning goal, such as gathering information, communicating with others, solving problems, or producing products to be shared with an audience.
Question 20
20. A first-grade teacher is teaching a fine arts lesson in which students will use modeling clay for the first time. The teacher has identified four strategies to use in this lesson. In an appropriately sequenced lesson, the teacher should use which of the following strategies first?
- allowing students to examine a few simple tools for working with clay and then explaining to them how each tool is used
- showing the students several teacher-created sculptures and helping them identify the different modeling techniques used
- providing students with a brief period of free exploration with the clay and then demonstrating a few simple modeling techniques
- having students make several planning sketches showing what they want their final product to look like
Answer to question 20
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0009) When encountering a new material for the first time, young children's initial response is to explore how it feels and behaves, what it can do, and how they can use it. By giving the first graders time to conduct hands-on investigations of the modeling clay, the teacher is encouraging them to learn about it experientially. In following up with demonstrations of a few modeling techniques without creating an actual product, the teacher can present some new options for shaping the clay without stifling the children's own ideas about what to create.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0009) When encountering a new material for the first time, young children's initial response is to explore how it feels and behaves, what it can do, and how they can use it. By giving the first graders time to conduct hands-on investigations of the modeling clay, the teacher is encouraging them to learn about it experientially. In following up with demonstrations of a few modeling techniques without creating an actual product, the teacher can present some new options for shaping the clay without stifling the children's own ideas about what to create.
Question 21
21. Which of the following uses of technology in an early childhood classroom would most likely be considered not to be in alignment with best educational practice?
- permitting a preschooler to use a digital phone for pretend-play
- routinely using passive screen time to calm fussy children
- giving a kindergartner a digital camera toy that actually takes pictures
- regularly using digital video files to document children's progress
Answer to question 21
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0009) Meaningful integration of digital technology in early childhood classrooms is characterized by responsiveness to young children's innate drive to explore, examine, and interact. Passive screen time on the other hand, in which children simply watch a mesmerizing screen, has been criticized not only for encouraging passivity, but for taking the place of comforting, direct, and multisensory human interactions with caring adults.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0009) Meaningful integration of digital technology in early childhood classrooms is characterized by responsiveness to young children's innate drive to explore, examine, and interact. Passive screen time on the other hand, in which children simply watch a mesmerizing screen, has been criticized not only for encouraging passivity, but for taking the place of comforting, direct, and multisensory human interactions with caring adults.
Question 22
22. A teacher in a toddler program makes a point of learning as much as possible about the children's families through various activities and interactions, including observation and frequent formal and informal conversations with family members. The teacher strives to understand the roles of each family member as well as the family's goals for their toddler. These actions are likely to be most helpful to the teacher in achieving which of the following goals?
- helping families understand how family dynamics affect children's learning and development
- establishing appropriate expectations for children's behavior
- increasing a sense of continuity and cohesion between the children's home and school environments
- gaining families' active participation in support of the mission and priorities of the school
Answer to question 22
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0010) Young children's knowledge of the world consists primarily of what they have experienced in their own homes and families. In order for young children to feel safe and comfortable within an early childhood program, the teachers must be prepared to create a classroom environment that every child will perceive as nurturing, familiar, predictable, stimulating, and safe. Early childhood teachers can best achieve this objective by taking every opportunity to learn about each child's home experiences, including information about the various members of the family, family systems and values, daily routines, favorite family activities, family goals for their children, and the like. Employing strategies such as observations and informal conversations is an extremely helpful practice in enabling early childhood teachers to create a learning environment that will be nurturing and positive for every child.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0010) Young children's knowledge of the world consists primarily of what they have experienced in their own homes and families. In order for young children to feel safe and comfortable within an early childhood program, the teachers must be prepared to create a classroom environment that every child will perceive as nurturing, familiar, predictable, stimulating, and safe. Early childhood teachers can best achieve this objective by taking every opportunity to learn about each child's home experiences, including information about the various members of the family, family systems and values, daily routines, favorite family activities, family goals for their children, and the like. Employing strategies such as observations and informal conversations is an extremely helpful practice in enabling early childhood teachers to create a learning environment that will be nurturing and positive for every child.
Question 23
23. A first-grade teacher recognizes that many parents/guardians have busy schedules, so the teacher sends home newsletters regularly but only contacts parents/guardians directly if their child is experiencing difficulties that the teacher cannot address personally. Another first-grade teacher routinely calls or e-mails parents/guardians, not only to address particular problems, but also to share information about their children's achievements or solicit input about their children's interests and needs. Compared with the approach used by the first teacher, the second teacher's approach is most likely to have which of the following advantages?
- establishing for parents/guardians clearly defined roles in supporting their children's learning and development
- encouraging parents/guardians to seek advice from school personnel on parenting or child development issues
- improving parents'/guardians' understanding of the school's goals and objectives for student learning
- promoting two-way communication with parents/guardians and a sense of teamwork with regard to their children's education
Answer to question 23
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0010) Parents/guardians play a vital role in the educational process and the second teacher's approach sets a positive tone with parents/guardians first by acknowledging their children's strengths and accomplishments. In soliciting their input, the second teacher also establishes a foundation on which to build a partnership with parents/guardians with regard to their children's learning and development. The second teacher's approach invites communication from parents/guardians and recognizes that their unique knowledge and understanding of their children is a valuable resource.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0010) Parents/guardians play a vital role in the educational process and the second teacher's approach sets a positive tone with parents/guardians first by acknowledging their children's strengths and accomplishments. In soliciting their input, the second teacher also establishes a foundation on which to build a partnership with parents/guardians with regard to their children's learning and development. The second teacher's approach invites communication from parents/guardians and recognizes that their unique knowledge and understanding of their children is a valuable resource.
Question 24
24. The parent of a two-year-old expresses concern that the child is not talking as much as the child's four older siblings did at the same age. The child usually uses gestures to express wants and needs, verbalizing only when excited. The teacher can best respond to this concern by helping the parent consider which of the following questions first?
- Does the child demonstrate interest in literacy-related activities such as looking at books or scribbling with crayons?
- Does the child appear to hear and understand well and communicate effectively using nonverbal behaviors?
- Does the child have loving and positive relationships with other members of the family?
- Does the child appear to be under extreme stress or demonstrate signs of emotional trauma?
Answer to question 24
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0010) Children develop at different rates, with significant variation in what constitutes typical development. Often a child who has several older siblings is developing typically, but may talk infrequently since he or she can achieve desired results with gestures and one- or two-word requests. In guiding the parent to consider the essential question (e.g., whether the child is hearing and communicating effectively) related to the child's language development, the teacher provides the parent with a frame of reference to help alleviate concerns.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0010) Children develop at different rates, with significant variation in what constitutes typical development. Often a child who has several older siblings is developing typically, but may talk infrequently since he or she can achieve desired results with gestures and one- or two-word requests. In guiding the parent to consider the essential question (e.g., whether the child is hearing and communicating effectively) related to the child's language development, the teacher provides the parent with a frame of reference to help alleviate concerns.
Question 25
25. An early childhood teacher recognizes that a growing number of children in the early childhood program are being raised by their grandparents. Which of the following strategies by the teacher would best help establish collaborative relationships with this group of caregivers?
- starting a support group for the grandparents where they can discuss with the teacher and other grandparents the unique issues they are facing
- requesting that the most involved parents/guardians explain to grandparents how they can be involved in the early childhood program
- providing grandparents with literature to refresh their knowledge of child development and behavior management
- reassuring grandparents that the teacher is always available to answer any questions they might have about the early childhood program
Answer to question 25
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0010) Establishing a time and place where the grandparents can feel comfortable discussing their various concerns together, as well as with the teacher, will both foster a sense of belonging within the whole early childhood community and help the members of that community become acquainted with others who share their experiences and concerns and with whom they can exchange ideas and information.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0010) Establishing a time and place where the grandparents can feel comfortable discussing their various concerns together, as well as with the teacher, will both foster a sense of belonging within the whole early childhood community and help the members of that community become acquainted with others who share their experiences and concerns and with whom they can exchange ideas and information.
Question 26
26. A usually well-behaved student in a teacher's class has recently begun acting out during instruction and behaving rudely toward the teacher and other students. The teacher has scheduled a conference with the student's guardians. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the teacher to ask during this conference?
- What actions do you take when your child exhibits negative behavior at home?
- Are you aware of anything in your child's life that could be contributing to the behaviors I have observed?
- Has there been an increased amount of tension in your home in recent weeks?
- Would you consider having your child evaluated by a doctor to rule out a physical cause for this change?
Answer to question 26
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0010) When a student who is typically well behaved begins regularly misbehaving, the teacher should seek to determine the source of the behavior. Asking the student's guardians if they are aware of any factors that could be contributing to the unusual behavior is an appropriate step for the teacher to take—not only because the guardians, as the child's primary caregivers, may be able to provide helpful insights or information, but also because the teacher is initiating a partnership to address the child's needs.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0010) When a student who is typically well behaved begins regularly misbehaving, the teacher should seek to determine the source of the behavior. Asking the student's guardians if they are aware of any factors that could be contributing to the unusual behavior is an appropriate step for the teacher to take—not only because the guardians, as the child's primary caregivers, may be able to provide helpful insights or information, but also because the teacher is initiating a partnership to address the child's needs.
Question 27
27. The teachers in a preschool program have been conducting regular meetings in preparation for the upcoming school year. One important topic of discussion has been how to achieve the goal of establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with all families. Which of the following strategies would best promote the achievement of this goal?
- conducting ongoing information-sharing with families, using each family's preferred communication mode
- sending home a weekly written report to each family summarizing their child's activities in the past week
- using the opportunity provided by daily drop-off and pick-up to exchange information with children's families
- creating a class Web site that families can access to learn and inquire about ongoing activities and upcoming events
Answer to question 27
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0010) Establishing effective collaborative relationships with all families requires that teachers demonstrate responsiveness to the needs and preferences of each individual family. Not all families have access to or facility with the same communication modes or technologies, and many families simply feel more comfortable with one mode over another. Adhering to families' communication preferences is both an indication of respect for individual families and of the teacher's commitment to effective, ongoing engagement regarding their children and the school-home relationship.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0010) Establishing effective collaborative relationships with all families requires that teachers demonstrate responsiveness to the needs and preferences of each individual family. Not all families have access to or facility with the same communication modes or technologies, and many families simply feel more comfortable with one mode over another. Adhering to families' communication preferences is both an indication of respect for individual families and of the teacher's commitment to effective, ongoing engagement regarding their children and the school-home relationship.
Question 28
28. A class includes several students with disabilities who receive special education services. The classroom teacher wants to promote these students' learning and will be meeting weekly with the special education teacher. Which of the following statements describes the most effective and appropriate focus for these meetings?
- The special education teacher provides the classroom teacher with alternate lesson plans for the students with disabilities.
- The classroom teacher identifies the best times for the special education teacher to provide instruction to the students with disabilities.
- The special education teacher provides the classroom teacher with background information about the etiology of the students' disabilities.
- The classroom and special education teacher work together to identify strategies for making content and activities accessible for students with disabilities.
Answer to question 28
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0011) The general education and special education teachers bring complementary areas of expertise to the table. The general education teacher has in-depth knowledge of the curriculum, learning standards, and students' classroom performance while the special education teacher has expertise in instructional approaches, strategies, and materials that are effective in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. Meetings between these teachers are likely to be most helpful in promoting learning for students with disabilities when participants form a professional partnership that combines their knowledge and skills.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0011) The general education and special education teachers bring complementary areas of expertise to the table. The general education teacher has in-depth knowledge of the curriculum, learning standards, and students' classroom performance while the special education teacher has expertise in instructional approaches, strategies, and materials that are effective in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. Meetings between these teachers are likely to be most helpful in promoting learning for students with disabilities when participants form a professional partnership that combines their knowledge and skills.
Question 29
29. An early childhood teacher keeps a journal reflecting on classroom experiences and interactions with students, families, and colleagues. The teacher can best use these reflections to improve his or her professional practice by taking which of the following actions?
- asking an experienced colleague to review the journal occasionally and recommend development activities the teacher should pursue
- selecting particularly insightful reflections to include in his or her professional portfolio
- reading through previous journal entries regularly to identify areas in need of improvement that should be targeted in the teacher's professional goals
- adopting a consistent format for the reflections to facilitate analysis and problem solving
Answer to question 29
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0011) By looking back and reading through previous entries in his or her professional journal, a teacher can view the interactions and situations described with greater clarity and objectivity. This action can help the teacher problem-solve small issues and recognize patterns of behavior or recurring situations that should be addressed. In this way, the teacher is able to focus professional development on those areas that will most improve the teacher's professional practice.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0011) By looking back and reading through previous entries in his or her professional journal, a teacher can view the interactions and situations described with greater clarity and objectivity. This action can help the teacher problem-solve small issues and recognize patterns of behavior or recurring situations that should be addressed. In this way, the teacher is able to focus professional development on those areas that will most improve the teacher's professional practice.
Question 30
30. Second-grade teachers want to enhance students' interest in mathematics by making mathematics a more visible and integral element in their classrooms. The teachers plan to incorporate mathematics into the morning routine, create mathematics walls, and add mathematics-related materials to classroom libraries. They will then use observations, frequency charts, and conversations with individual students to gather data about the impact of these changes. Teachers will meet every two weeks to analyze the data. The teachers' plan to combine concrete actions with data gathering best demonstrates the teachers' understanding of how to:
- make evidence-based predictions about students' future performance.
- use systematic reflection on teaching practices to improve student learning and engagement.
- apply principles of assessment in identifying students' specific learning needs.
- implement a multidisciplinary approach to promote students' conceptual understanding.
Answer to question 30
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0011) This scenario describes an action research process. Action research is the systematic study of attempts to improve educational practice; it features structured implementation of a plan or intervention to address a specific issue, along with data collection for the purpose of determining whether the plan or intervention achieved the anticipated results. Teachers' reflection on the collected data promotes a better understanding of the impact of their practices on student learning and helps them make informed decisions to bring about continuous improvement in both teaching and learning.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0011) This scenario describes an action research process. Action research is the systematic study of attempts to improve educational practice; it features structured implementation of a plan or intervention to address a specific issue, along with data collection for the purpose of determining whether the plan or intervention achieved the anticipated results. Teachers' reflection on the collected data promotes a better understanding of the impact of their practices on student learning and helps them make informed decisions to bring about continuous improvement in both teaching and learning.
Question 31
31. A kindergarten teacher has been assigned a paraprofessional for two hours each day. The teacher can promote students' learning most effectively by having the paraprofessional assume which of the following responsibilities during this time?
- working with small groups of students to reinforce previously taught skills
- managing conflicts and inappropriate student behavior
- following up on communications from students' parents/guardians
- administering formal assessments to individual students
Answer to question 31
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0011) Assigning paraprofessionals specific learning-related tasks has been shown to be an effective way to help ensure their effectiveness in promoting learning. Having paraprofessionals work directly with children in small groups provides children with opportunities to practice previously taught skills and concepts under the watchful eye of an adult who can monitor for understanding and provide immediate feedback and ongoing guidance as the children work.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0011) Assigning paraprofessionals specific learning-related tasks has been shown to be an effective way to help ensure their effectiveness in promoting learning. Having paraprofessionals work directly with children in small groups provides children with opportunities to practice previously taught skills and concepts under the watchful eye of an adult who can monitor for understanding and provide immediate feedback and ongoing guidance as the children work.
Question 32
32. A student with spina bifida will be attending a general education second-grade class in the upcoming school year. The second-grade teacher wants to ensure that this student has full access in the classroom to enable him or her to gain knowledge, skills, and motivation for learning. Which of the following actions by the teacher would likely be most effective in addressing this student's educational needs?
- conferring regularly with the student's parents/guardians about ways they can help the student work on classroom assignments at home
- following the requisite procedures to obtain permission for the student to receive the assistance of an aide in the general education classroom
- collaborating with the student's special education teacher to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in the classroom
- arranging for the student to receive instruction from the special education teacher in areas difficult to adapt for the general education classroom
Answer to question 32
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0011) UDL (Universal Design for Learning) principles include standards and guidelines for helping teachers, curriculum developers, and publishers support the learning of all individuals, including those with disabilities or special needs. By collaborating with the special education teacher to implement UDL principles in the classroom, the classroom teacher will be participating in the creation of a learning environment (including classroom materials, spatial arrangements, scheduling, instructional approaches, and so forth) that supports the student's full participation and successful learning in the classroom.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0011) UDL (Universal Design for Learning) principles include standards and guidelines for helping teachers, curriculum developers, and publishers support the learning of all individuals, including those with disabilities or special needs. By collaborating with the special education teacher to implement UDL principles in the classroom, the classroom teacher will be participating in the creation of a learning environment (including classroom materials, spatial arrangements, scheduling, instructional approaches, and so forth) that supports the student's full participation and successful learning in the classroom.
Question 33
33. A volunteer has recently been approved to provide regular assistance in a preschool classroom. Which of the following responsibilities would be most appropriate to assign to the volunteer?
- developing learning objectives
- discussing behavior issues with students' parents/guardians
- evaluating students' progress
- providing support to individuals or small groups of students
Answer to question 33
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0011) In order to ensure young children's well-being and the educational appropriateness of early childhood programs, classroom teachers must be aware of the rules and regulations that apply to various categories of helpers in the classroom (e.g., teacher aides, parent volunteers, paraprofessionals). Because classroom helpers are not professionally trained, they must not be assigned roles that legally and/or ethically belong to professionally trained and licensed educators.
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0011) In order to ensure young children's well-being and the educational appropriateness of early childhood programs, classroom teachers must be aware of the rules and regulations that apply to various categories of helpers in the classroom (e.g., teacher aides, parent volunteers, paraprofessionals). Because classroom helpers are not professionally trained, they must not be assigned roles that legally and/or ethically belong to professionally trained and licensed educators.
Question 34
34. Which of the following teacher behaviors would be considered a violation of the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers?
- A teacher asks a parent who is influential in the community to publicly support the teacher's appointment to a state educational committee.
- When a student consistently disrupts other students' learning, a teacher moves the student to an isolated area within the classroom.
- A teacher whose class includes several students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) asks the school's special education teacher to coteach several lessons in an upcoming unit.
- Upon hearing a heated discussion in the hallway between a student and a colleague, a teacher steps in to try to mediate the disagreement.
Answer to question 34
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0012) Under the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers, it is improper for a teacher to take advantage of his or her professional position as a teacher for the purpose of obtaining an objective that would be of personal benefit to him or her personally or politically. Therefore, soliciting the assistance of a child's parent in forwarding the teacher's appointment to a desired political or professional position would constitute a violation of the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0012) Under the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers, it is improper for a teacher to take advantage of his or her professional position as a teacher for the purpose of obtaining an objective that would be of personal benefit to him or her personally or politically. Therefore, soliciting the assistance of a child's parent in forwarding the teacher's appointment to a desired political or professional position would constitute a violation of the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers.
Question 35
35. Greater access to technology by the general public in recent years has had the most significant effect on early childhood teachers' ability to:
- provide families with useful and timely information about their children's progress and daily activities.
- increase the level of family participation in school activities.
- engage in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of specific programs and services.
- evaluate local resources and agencies that serve young children.
Answer to question 35
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0012) Every year, access to technology by the general public increases as technologies become more affordable and integrated (e.g., cell phones with Internet capability). This trend provides teachers with an additional tool for communicating with families. Rather than waiting for face-to-face conferences, a growing number of teachers are able to use e-mail, text messaging, voice mail, and other forms of technology to communicate with families about their children on a daily or weekly basis.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0012) Every year, access to technology by the general public increases as technologies become more affordable and integrated (e.g., cell phones with Internet capability). This trend provides teachers with an additional tool for communicating with families. Rather than waiting for face-to-face conferences, a growing number of teachers are able to use e-mail, text messaging, voice mail, and other forms of technology to communicate with families about their children on a daily or weekly basis.
Question 36
36. The parents of a first grader learn that their child's teacher is saving for a trip to Australia. The parents own a travel agency and offer to provide the teacher with deep discounts on airfare and lodging that are available only to travel agents. Which of the following steps represents the teacher's most ethical course of action?
- thanking the parents and politely declining the offer
- asking more experienced colleagues how they would respond to the parents
- agreeing to pay the parents a small commission
- accepting the offer and promising to bring back a special gift for the parents
Answer to question 36
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- Correct Response: A. (Objective 0012) The standards for professional conduct in the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers state that a teacher shall not use professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to private advantage. With this standard in mind, the teacher is obligated to decline offers from parents of goods or services that would benefit the teacher personally.
Correct Response: A. (Objective 0012) The standards for professional conduct in the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers state that a teacher shall not use professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to private advantage. With this standard in mind, the teacher is obligated to decline offers from parents of goods or services that would benefit the teacher personally.
Question 37
37. According to the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers, teachers have an ethical obligation to:
- provide every student with a program of individualized instruction and materials.
- advocate actively for legislation that serves the best interests of teachers.
- observe and report on the behavior of other teachers in the school.
- make reasonable efforts to protect students from conditions that are harmful to health and safety.
Answer to question 37
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- Correct Response: D. (Objective 0012) Teachers' ethical obligation in regard to student safety is set forth in the Minnesota Administrative Rules, section 8700.7500, subpart 2B: "A teacher shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to health and safety."
Correct Response: D. (Objective 0012) Teachers' ethical obligation in regard to student safety is set forth in the Minnesota Administrative Rules, section 8700.7500, subpart 2B: "A teacher shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to health and safety."
Question 38
38. When considering requests by school staff to view a student's educational records, the student's teacher can best ensure that the student's right to privacy is appropriately protected by answering which of the following questions first?
- Has an administrator approved the release of the student's records?
- Does this staff member have a legitimate educational interest in the student's records?
- Has this staff member consulted with the student about this records request?
- Do the student's records contain personal information in addition to educational data?
Answer to question 38
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0012) In Minnesota, the privacy of student records is protected by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA stipulates that information from a student's educational record may be disclosed without consent to school officials, including teachers and paraprofessionals, only if that official has a legitimate educational interest in accessing the data.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0012) In Minnesota, the privacy of student records is protected by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( F E R P A ). F E R P A stipulates that information from a student's educational record may be disclosed without consent to school officials, including teachers and paraprofessionals, only if that official has a legitimate educational interest in accessing the data.
Question 39
39. The creation of Child Find and early intervention programs was mandated across all states by which of the following U.S. federal laws?
- No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA I D E A )
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA F E R P A )
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA A D A )
Answer to question 39
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- Correct Response: B. (Objective 0012) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) requires each state to implement early identification policies to locate and refer children who may have a disability to that state's Early Identification program.
Correct Response: B. (Objective 0012) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act ( I D E A ) requires each state to implement early identification policies to locate and refer children who may have a disability to that state's Early Identification program.
Question 40
40. A child with physical disabilities will be enrolling in kindergarten. With regards to educating this child, school staff should be aware of their legal responsibility to:
- revise the Individualized Education Program (IEP I E P ) each grading period in response to the child's performance.
- use materials and technology that are consistent with those used with the child's grade-level peers.
- provide instruction and related services in the least restrictive environment appropriate to meet the child's needs.
- incorporate into the child's school day ongoing opportunities to interact with a variety of students and adults.
Answer to question 40
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- Correct Response: C. (Objective 0012) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) is the federal law that governs how states must address the educational needs of children with disabilities. One of the primary principles included in providing students with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE) is the requirement of least restrictive environment (LRE). This means that any student with a disability must be provided the opportunity to receive instruction with nondisabled peers to the greatest extent possible and appropriate given the student's particular needs.
Correct Response: C. (Objective 0012) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act ( I D E A ) is the federal law that governs how states must address the educational needs of children with disabilities. One of the primary principles included in providing students with disabilities a free appropriate public education ( F A P E ) is the requirement of least restrictive environment ( L R E). This means that any student with a disability must be provided the opportunity to receive instruction with nondisabled peers to the greatest extent possible and appropriate given the student's particular needs.