Oklahoma OSAT: Early Childhood
Which of the following behavioral milestones typically appears earliest in the sequence
of typical infant development? - ANS-Making cooing sounds
In the coming school year, a general education kindergarten class will include a child
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The kindergarten teachers want to ensure that the
classroom environment will effectively support this child's learning and development.
Which of the following teacher strategies would likely be most effective for promoting
the achievement of this objective? - ANS-Creating a visual schedule to help the child
anticipate upcoming activities
Before school begins, the teachers of an early childhood class meet to discuss
strategies for the up coming year. The teachers realize that the children have have had
varied amounts of previous classroom experience and have a range of background,
strengths, and needs. Which of the following factors would be most important for the
teachers to focus on as they strive to promote the development of all children in the
class? - ANS-Providing each child with culturally responsive learning experiences
The teachers of a culturally diverse preschool classroom meet regularly to discuss
various topics and issues (e.g., how smoothly the class is running, whether a new
activity center should be added, whether the schedule needs adjustment). Which of the
following would be the best way to involve families in such initiatives? -
ANS-Encouraging families to suggest ways to incorporate materials or activities that
reflect their traditions
As they prepare for the start of a new school year, the teachers of a preschool class
meet to discuss topics such as room arrangement, the daily schedule, and classroom
routines and procedures. On the first day of school, the teachers plan to spend time
familiarizing the children with the classroom (e.g., showing the children where their
cubbies are and how to use them, introducing the children to the various activity
centers, explaining daily routines). Which of the following benefits would result from this
approach? - ANS-Promoting the children's sense of security and independence.
A first-grade routinely invites students' families to visit the classroom to share their
family's traditions (e.g., favorite games, foods, songs, stories, and crafts) with the class.
This practice would be especially effective for which of the following purposes? -
ANS-Fostering students' appreciation of human diversity
, Early in the school year, a kindergarten teacher notices that a student in the class
spends a great deal roaming around the classroom without engaging with other
students or settling down to play in any of the activity centers. Which of the following
actions would be the teacher's most appropriate initial response in this situation? -
ANS-Sitting down with the student to converse about favorite activities and interests
A third-grade class has been discussing nature and the environment. The students are
very interested in this subject and eagerly volunteer their ideas about recycling, creating
green spaces, and ways to protect endangered species (e.g., by preserving habitats, by
removing litter). Which of the following student activities would likely be most effective to
further share their awareness? - ANS-Working in small groups to create
conservation-related posters to display at school and in the community
The teachers of a preschool are preparing for the upcoming school year (e.g.,
discussing the daily schedule, developing standard routines and procedures). Which of
the following strategies would best facilitate smooth transitions between activities over
the course of the day? - ANS-Using consistent audio and visual cues to prepare
children for transitions.
The teachers of a preschool class identify a child whose motor skills they wish to
evaluate. which of the following assessment tools would be most useful for this
purpose? - ANS-Developmental checklists
A preschool teacher is planning to conduct an observational assessment to obtain data
on how often a child engages in a specific behavior. Such a procedure is an example of
which of the following types of assessment? - ANS-Event sampling
One of the teachers in a kindergarten class is writing an anecdotal record for a new
student who has just arrived with a parent/guardian for the student's first day at school.
Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the teacher to include
in this type of assessment? - ANS-"The student immediately walked to the art table
upon entering the classroom."
The teachers in an early childhood classroom have been discussing how best to
promote parents'/guardians' involvement in the assessment of their children. Which of
the following strategies would likely be most effective for this purpose? -
ANS-Establishing ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's
progress and goals for their child
Which of the following behavioral milestones typically appears earliest in the sequence
of typical infant development? - ANS-Making cooing sounds
In the coming school year, a general education kindergarten class will include a child
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The kindergarten teachers want to ensure that the
classroom environment will effectively support this child's learning and development.
Which of the following teacher strategies would likely be most effective for promoting
the achievement of this objective? - ANS-Creating a visual schedule to help the child
anticipate upcoming activities
Before school begins, the teachers of an early childhood class meet to discuss
strategies for the up coming year. The teachers realize that the children have have had
varied amounts of previous classroom experience and have a range of background,
strengths, and needs. Which of the following factors would be most important for the
teachers to focus on as they strive to promote the development of all children in the
class? - ANS-Providing each child with culturally responsive learning experiences
The teachers of a culturally diverse preschool classroom meet regularly to discuss
various topics and issues (e.g., how smoothly the class is running, whether a new
activity center should be added, whether the schedule needs adjustment). Which of the
following would be the best way to involve families in such initiatives? -
ANS-Encouraging families to suggest ways to incorporate materials or activities that
reflect their traditions
As they prepare for the start of a new school year, the teachers of a preschool class
meet to discuss topics such as room arrangement, the daily schedule, and classroom
routines and procedures. On the first day of school, the teachers plan to spend time
familiarizing the children with the classroom (e.g., showing the children where their
cubbies are and how to use them, introducing the children to the various activity
centers, explaining daily routines). Which of the following benefits would result from this
approach? - ANS-Promoting the children's sense of security and independence.
A first-grade routinely invites students' families to visit the classroom to share their
family's traditions (e.g., favorite games, foods, songs, stories, and crafts) with the class.
This practice would be especially effective for which of the following purposes? -
ANS-Fostering students' appreciation of human diversity
, Early in the school year, a kindergarten teacher notices that a student in the class
spends a great deal roaming around the classroom without engaging with other
students or settling down to play in any of the activity centers. Which of the following
actions would be the teacher's most appropriate initial response in this situation? -
ANS-Sitting down with the student to converse about favorite activities and interests
A third-grade class has been discussing nature and the environment. The students are
very interested in this subject and eagerly volunteer their ideas about recycling, creating
green spaces, and ways to protect endangered species (e.g., by preserving habitats, by
removing litter). Which of the following student activities would likely be most effective to
further share their awareness? - ANS-Working in small groups to create
conservation-related posters to display at school and in the community
The teachers of a preschool are preparing for the upcoming school year (e.g.,
discussing the daily schedule, developing standard routines and procedures). Which of
the following strategies would best facilitate smooth transitions between activities over
the course of the day? - ANS-Using consistent audio and visual cues to prepare
children for transitions.
The teachers of a preschool class identify a child whose motor skills they wish to
evaluate. which of the following assessment tools would be most useful for this
purpose? - ANS-Developmental checklists
A preschool teacher is planning to conduct an observational assessment to obtain data
on how often a child engages in a specific behavior. Such a procedure is an example of
which of the following types of assessment? - ANS-Event sampling
One of the teachers in a kindergarten class is writing an anecdotal record for a new
student who has just arrived with a parent/guardian for the student's first day at school.
Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the teacher to include
in this type of assessment? - ANS-"The student immediately walked to the art table
upon entering the classroom."
The teachers in an early childhood classroom have been discussing how best to
promote parents'/guardians' involvement in the assessment of their children. Which of
the following strategies would likely be most effective for this purpose? -
ANS-Establishing ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's
progress and goals for their child
