FTCE PK-3 Developmental Knowledge
Questions & Answers
1.The effect of illness and poor health on a child's development
include asthma and:
Answer Tooth decay
2.Negative environmental factors such as drugs, viruses, malnutrition,
and extreme stress have the greatest impact on children's development:
Answer During critical periods
3.A 5-year old displays the following characteristics:
1. Rejects events out of sequence
2. Shows interest in gender difference
3. Laces shoes with assistance
4. Represents objects with clay materials
5. Shows frustration when not understood
She is demonstrating behaviors that
Answer Are typical for her age
4.A preK student exhibits difficulty moving from place to place without
run- ning into other children or stumbling over objects. In which of the
,following areas of development does the student need increased activity
Answer Kinesthetic perception
5.A 2nd grader is aggressive and has trouble getting along with other stu-
dents. The teacher notices that this child is less popular, has lower grades
and is less cooperative than other students. Which factor has most likely
influenced his child's development
Answer The child lives in a physically abusive home
6.Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on language
develop- ment
Answer Socioeconomic status
7.According to Jean Piaget, which of the following methods would be
most effective in teaching 2nd graders about the heart
Answer Manipulating parts of the heart mode.
8.What is the best first step for developing a parent education program for
the parents of children in a preschool
Answer Conducting a needs assessment of parent interests.
9.A teacher conducts a family survey for each student in the class. The
teacher needs and interests are recorded on the survey. The teacher also
conducts information about family services provided by the local
community. What is the teacher's next best step
, Answer Sending information from families to the appropriate local
agencies
10.A student refuses to do his work. He says, "I'm stupid and this work is
too hard." Applying the principles of social learning theory, a teacher
would..: Answer Al- low a successful peer to coach the student
11.Which of the following literary application models provides small
group instruction to students at their instructional level
Answer Guided reading
12.Federal law requires professionals who work with parents or guardians
of children with disabilities to disseminate several types of information to
the parents and guardians. This information includes
Answer An explanation of the families due process rights.
13.Which of the following is a professional organization for those working
with and on behalf of children from birth through age 8
Answer National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC)
14.What does it mean if a preschool or early childhood program has earned
accreditation
Answer The program meets standards of quality established by the
Questions & Answers
1.The effect of illness and poor health on a child's development
include asthma and:
Answer Tooth decay
2.Negative environmental factors such as drugs, viruses, malnutrition,
and extreme stress have the greatest impact on children's development:
Answer During critical periods
3.A 5-year old displays the following characteristics:
1. Rejects events out of sequence
2. Shows interest in gender difference
3. Laces shoes with assistance
4. Represents objects with clay materials
5. Shows frustration when not understood
She is demonstrating behaviors that
Answer Are typical for her age
4.A preK student exhibits difficulty moving from place to place without
run- ning into other children or stumbling over objects. In which of the
,following areas of development does the student need increased activity
Answer Kinesthetic perception
5.A 2nd grader is aggressive and has trouble getting along with other stu-
dents. The teacher notices that this child is less popular, has lower grades
and is less cooperative than other students. Which factor has most likely
influenced his child's development
Answer The child lives in a physically abusive home
6.Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on language
develop- ment
Answer Socioeconomic status
7.According to Jean Piaget, which of the following methods would be
most effective in teaching 2nd graders about the heart
Answer Manipulating parts of the heart mode.
8.What is the best first step for developing a parent education program for
the parents of children in a preschool
Answer Conducting a needs assessment of parent interests.
9.A teacher conducts a family survey for each student in the class. The
teacher needs and interests are recorded on the survey. The teacher also
conducts information about family services provided by the local
community. What is the teacher's next best step
, Answer Sending information from families to the appropriate local
agencies
10.A student refuses to do his work. He says, "I'm stupid and this work is
too hard." Applying the principles of social learning theory, a teacher
would..: Answer Al- low a successful peer to coach the student
11.Which of the following literary application models provides small
group instruction to students at their instructional level
Answer Guided reading
12.Federal law requires professionals who work with parents or guardians
of children with disabilities to disseminate several types of information to
the parents and guardians. This information includes
Answer An explanation of the families due process rights.
13.Which of the following is a professional organization for those working
with and on behalf of children from birth through age 8
Answer National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC)
14.What does it mean if a preschool or early childhood program has earned
accreditation
Answer The program meets standards of quality established by the
