ECS1601 EXAM PREPARATION 2026 EXAM
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ The most effective approach in designing an environment for the
four-year-old children in your program Answer: Observe the
children in your classroom to understand their interests and
developmental levels, and then use this information to design and
environment.
◉ This is a true statement about children's learning during the early
years. Answer: The early years lay the foundation for future learning.
◉ This activity closely fits with the definition of play described in
the textbook. Answer: Several children are in the dramatic play area
pretending they are in a restaurant. One child is the waiter, another
is the cook, and three children are customers.
◉ This is a true statement about play Answer: Children have fewer
opportunities to play than they did 20 years ago.
◉ An example of emotionally responsive care Answer: A baby begins
to cry. The adult responds saying, "I wonder if you're hungry?"
,◉ This is false regarding children in supportive environments.
Answer: The have increased negative behaviors.
◉ This statement is true regarding children living in poverty.
Answer: You are more likely to be a child living in poverty if you are
black or Native American.
◉ This statement is true regarding stress in young children Answer:
Unresponsive care can cause stress altering brain development and
the biochemistry of the brain in young children.
◉ This statement most accurately reflects what we know about
young children's friendships. Answer: The quality of children's early
friendships predict their later success.
◉ This statement made by a teacher discussing transitions reflects
the philosophy found in the textbook. Answer: "I don't want to waste
children's time, so I plan activities anytime we are required to wait".
◉ Schedules should contain both child initiated and teacher directed
activities. What is most likely a child initiated activity? Answer: A
child playing in the block center during center time.
◉ Amy is releasing the four-year-old children from a circle time
activity. There are 15 children in the circle. Which would be the most
, effective transition? Answer: Amy releases children from the circle
based upon the type of shoes they are wearing and they then go
immediately to the next activity.
◉ This is a true statement about sharing routines with families of
infants. Answer: Families and centers should collaborate on
routines, especially for very young children.
◉ Sabrina, a teacher of preschool children, is trying to determine
whether it is more effective to have a large block of time for play (an
hour) or to divide this time into 20 minute segments three times
during the morning. If Sabrina were to choose the 20 minute
segments.... Answer: There would be less in-depth play
opportunities.
◉ Belinda teaches toddlers. She visits with several different teachers
about curriculum for this age group. What answer would be most
consistent with what the book promotes? Answer: "I base my
curriculum on long term outcomes. However, I determine the topics
of study based on the children's interests."
◉ An advantage of standards is that they can do what? Answer:
Provide consistency across programs.
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ The most effective approach in designing an environment for the
four-year-old children in your program Answer: Observe the
children in your classroom to understand their interests and
developmental levels, and then use this information to design and
environment.
◉ This is a true statement about children's learning during the early
years. Answer: The early years lay the foundation for future learning.
◉ This activity closely fits with the definition of play described in
the textbook. Answer: Several children are in the dramatic play area
pretending they are in a restaurant. One child is the waiter, another
is the cook, and three children are customers.
◉ This is a true statement about play Answer: Children have fewer
opportunities to play than they did 20 years ago.
◉ An example of emotionally responsive care Answer: A baby begins
to cry. The adult responds saying, "I wonder if you're hungry?"
,◉ This is false regarding children in supportive environments.
Answer: The have increased negative behaviors.
◉ This statement is true regarding children living in poverty.
Answer: You are more likely to be a child living in poverty if you are
black or Native American.
◉ This statement is true regarding stress in young children Answer:
Unresponsive care can cause stress altering brain development and
the biochemistry of the brain in young children.
◉ This statement most accurately reflects what we know about
young children's friendships. Answer: The quality of children's early
friendships predict their later success.
◉ This statement made by a teacher discussing transitions reflects
the philosophy found in the textbook. Answer: "I don't want to waste
children's time, so I plan activities anytime we are required to wait".
◉ Schedules should contain both child initiated and teacher directed
activities. What is most likely a child initiated activity? Answer: A
child playing in the block center during center time.
◉ Amy is releasing the four-year-old children from a circle time
activity. There are 15 children in the circle. Which would be the most
, effective transition? Answer: Amy releases children from the circle
based upon the type of shoes they are wearing and they then go
immediately to the next activity.
◉ This is a true statement about sharing routines with families of
infants. Answer: Families and centers should collaborate on
routines, especially for very young children.
◉ Sabrina, a teacher of preschool children, is trying to determine
whether it is more effective to have a large block of time for play (an
hour) or to divide this time into 20 minute segments three times
during the morning. If Sabrina were to choose the 20 minute
segments.... Answer: There would be less in-depth play
opportunities.
◉ Belinda teaches toddlers. She visits with several different teachers
about curriculum for this age group. What answer would be most
consistent with what the book promotes? Answer: "I base my
curriculum on long term outcomes. However, I determine the topics
of study based on the children's interests."
◉ An advantage of standards is that they can do what? Answer:
Provide consistency across programs.
