FTCE PREK-3 PRACTICE TEST

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FTCE PREK-3 PRACTICE TEST

Questions & Answers 1.A teacher asks her students to compare and contrast two animals they saw at the zoo. This is an example of what level of Bloom's taxonomy?ANS analysis 2.Students studying fractions manipulate fraction blocks, blocks cut to repre- sent fractional parts to learn the concept of adding and subtracting fractions. Which level of development as described by Piaget does this activity demon- strate?ANS concrete operational stage 3.According to Kohlberg, at which development level do children understand that good is behavior is expected?ANS conventional 4.Which of the following is NOT a stage of Erikson's stages? (young child- hood, middle adulthood, adolescence, late childhood ANS late childhood 5.In Bronfenbrenner's organization of child development, the family of class- room is considered a..ANS miscrosystem 1 / 3

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21 6.One of Vygotsky's major contributions to the field of early childhood devel- opment is the concept of ANS the importance of play as a learning activity 7.Which of the following is a component of the Constructivist Learning the- ory?ANS students, teachers, and classmates establish knowledge cooperatively every day 8.Social and behavioral theories of learning stress the importance of..ANS the social interaction of students that aid of inhibit learning 9.A teacher becomes aware that a certain student's family is in a crisis situation. What the teachers best course of action?ANS report the crisis situation to school or civic authorities 10.Which of the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited incomes?ANS cooperate with school administrators and public officials to provide assistance, such as a free lunch program and/or academic assistance 11.The teacher notices that a students attention in the classroom is de- creased. The student seems restless and unable to concentrate. Which of 2 / 3

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21 the following may be the cause of this behavior?ANS child is coming down with illness, developing problems at home, entered a period of rapid physical growth 12.Which of the follow is a symptom of an emotionally-neglected child?ANS acts of jealousy or aggression toward other children 13.Which of the following is an important aspect of allowing and encouraging children's play?ANS play teachers children cooperation and sharing 14.What personal benefits can a young child obtain from play?ANS development of motor skills and personal interest, and the ability to entertain themselves when alone 15.Social development and cognitive development often progress together because..ANS all areas of development- physical, social and cognitive 16.The concept of latent development is important for teachers because..ANS - developing skills may give clues for the next stage of instruction a student will need 17.A flat or agitated expression is coupled with incoherent speech is a

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