NES Early Childhood Education Practice Test Questions
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Which of the following behaviors reflects an infant's development of an understanding of object permanence? - ✔✔✔Searching for a toy under
a blanket
Erickson's psychological theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the elementary school years, the primary conflict facing
young children is that of: - ✔✔✔Industry vs. Inferiority
During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goal-directed actions? - ✔✔✔0-2 years
Which of the following is most characteristic of the language development of a typical three-year-old child? - ✔✔✔Speaking in complete simple
sentences (e.g., "I want a cookie.")
Which of the following is most important to address in a health and safety unit for kindergarteners as they begin the school year? -
✔✔✔Procedures for crossing streets, parking lots, driveways and bus safety
A preschool teacher observes two three-year-olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox, each building a castle. Which of the following would
be the most appropriate conclusion for the teacher to draw in regard to this behavior? - ✔✔✔The children's play falls within the
developmentally appropriate range for preschoolers
Which of the following types of peer relationships are most characteristic of second-grade students? - ✔✔✔Small, same gender groups
The curriculum is an early childhood program encourages young children to become engaged in challenging activities that involve both planning
and problem solving. This aspect of the curriculum is most likely to promote the children's ability to: - ✔✔✔Approach new learning experiences
with confidence
Which of the following would be the most effective method to use for monitoring the progress of second-grade students in mathematics? -
✔✔✔Conducting frequent curriculum-based assessments
Which of the following reflects the best use of a developmental screening checklist with preschool children? - ✔✔✔To identify children who are
in need of more in-depth assessment in specific areas
Which of the following assessment adaptations would be most appropriate to use with a first-grade English language learner? - ✔✔✔Using
culturally relevant materials
Which of the following assessment strategies would provide a kindergarten teacher with the most comprehensive information about a
student's oral language development? - ✔✔✔Observing the student during conversations with peers
, Which of the following is the most appropriate rationale for using a team approach when assessing young children? - ✔✔✔Coordination of
assessment results from a variety of disciplines increases the effectiveness of instruction
A first-grade teacher is participating in an initial special education evaluation of a student in the teacher's class. In addition to documenting the
student's current level of academic performance, the teacher would typically provide which of the following information to the evaluation
team? - ✔✔✔Documentation of the strategies and modifications to instruction that have been tried with the student
Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of a preschool teacher regarding the assessment of young children? - ✔✔✔Respecting the
privacy of the data that are collected
Toward the end of the unit on animals, a second grade class goes on a field trip to the zoo. upon returning the teacher engages the students in
a discussion of what they saw and experienced at the zoo. Then, as an evaluation exercise, the teacher asks that each student draw picture with
a written description. this activity is characteristic of which of the following assessment methods? - ✔✔✔Performance-based
In general, children of preschool age feel most secure in educational settings that - ✔✔✔Offer a balance of calm and active learning
experiences in a predictable and orderly environment
A child in a preschool class continually tests the rules and disobeys the teacher. The teacher decides that she can best meet the child's needs by
establishing clear limits and being consistent in imposing consequences for misbehavior. Whenever disciplinary measures are necessary, the
teacher should ensure that the child understands that: - ✔✔✔The consequences are a direct result of the child's misbehavior
A kindergarten teacher is arranging the classroom for the first day of school. The teacher has planned a variety of whole-class and small-group
activities for the day. In the area of the room where whole-class meetings will be held, the teacher lays out a carpet square for each child. The
best rationale for this practice is that it: - ✔✔✔Provides an environmental cue that helps students understand what they are expected to do
Which of the following would be a third-grade teacher's best strategy for ensuring that transitions in the classroom are accomplished with a
minimum of disruption and wasted time? - ✔✔✔Teaching students a sequence of steps to follow when it is time to move from one activity to
the next
A first-grade student with disabilities leaves his general education classroom frequently to work with specialists in a resource room. The first-
grade teacher wants to ensure that the general education classroom represents a positive and secure environment for this student. Which of
the following actions by the first-grade teacher would best foster the achievement of this objective? - ✔✔✔Designing instruction that supports
the student's development of friendships and sense of belonging in the classroom community
A kindergarten teacher often uses blocks as learning tools in various areas of the curriculum. The teacher is currently planning activities to
promote the children's problem-solving skills. Which of the following activities with blocks would best support this objective? - ✔✔✔Having
children work in small groups to build a block structure that will support a heavy book
A first-grade teacher frequently takes advantage of the children's enjoyment of creative movement to foster learning across the curriculum.
Which of the following would be the teacher's best strategy for using creative movement to support vocabulary development? -
✔✔✔Commenting during movement activities on the movements made by the children, using expressive language to describe the movements
and the mood they create
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Which of the following behaviors reflects an infant's development of an understanding of object permanence? - ✔✔✔Searching for a toy under
a blanket
Erickson's psychological theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the elementary school years, the primary conflict facing
young children is that of: - ✔✔✔Industry vs. Inferiority
During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goal-directed actions? - ✔✔✔0-2 years
Which of the following is most characteristic of the language development of a typical three-year-old child? - ✔✔✔Speaking in complete simple
sentences (e.g., "I want a cookie.")
Which of the following is most important to address in a health and safety unit for kindergarteners as they begin the school year? -
✔✔✔Procedures for crossing streets, parking lots, driveways and bus safety
A preschool teacher observes two three-year-olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox, each building a castle. Which of the following would
be the most appropriate conclusion for the teacher to draw in regard to this behavior? - ✔✔✔The children's play falls within the
developmentally appropriate range for preschoolers
Which of the following types of peer relationships are most characteristic of second-grade students? - ✔✔✔Small, same gender groups
The curriculum is an early childhood program encourages young children to become engaged in challenging activities that involve both planning
and problem solving. This aspect of the curriculum is most likely to promote the children's ability to: - ✔✔✔Approach new learning experiences
with confidence
Which of the following would be the most effective method to use for monitoring the progress of second-grade students in mathematics? -
✔✔✔Conducting frequent curriculum-based assessments
Which of the following reflects the best use of a developmental screening checklist with preschool children? - ✔✔✔To identify children who are
in need of more in-depth assessment in specific areas
Which of the following assessment adaptations would be most appropriate to use with a first-grade English language learner? - ✔✔✔Using
culturally relevant materials
Which of the following assessment strategies would provide a kindergarten teacher with the most comprehensive information about a
student's oral language development? - ✔✔✔Observing the student during conversations with peers
, Which of the following is the most appropriate rationale for using a team approach when assessing young children? - ✔✔✔Coordination of
assessment results from a variety of disciplines increases the effectiveness of instruction
A first-grade teacher is participating in an initial special education evaluation of a student in the teacher's class. In addition to documenting the
student's current level of academic performance, the teacher would typically provide which of the following information to the evaluation
team? - ✔✔✔Documentation of the strategies and modifications to instruction that have been tried with the student
Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of a preschool teacher regarding the assessment of young children? - ✔✔✔Respecting the
privacy of the data that are collected
Toward the end of the unit on animals, a second grade class goes on a field trip to the zoo. upon returning the teacher engages the students in
a discussion of what they saw and experienced at the zoo. Then, as an evaluation exercise, the teacher asks that each student draw picture with
a written description. this activity is characteristic of which of the following assessment methods? - ✔✔✔Performance-based
In general, children of preschool age feel most secure in educational settings that - ✔✔✔Offer a balance of calm and active learning
experiences in a predictable and orderly environment
A child in a preschool class continually tests the rules and disobeys the teacher. The teacher decides that she can best meet the child's needs by
establishing clear limits and being consistent in imposing consequences for misbehavior. Whenever disciplinary measures are necessary, the
teacher should ensure that the child understands that: - ✔✔✔The consequences are a direct result of the child's misbehavior
A kindergarten teacher is arranging the classroom for the first day of school. The teacher has planned a variety of whole-class and small-group
activities for the day. In the area of the room where whole-class meetings will be held, the teacher lays out a carpet square for each child. The
best rationale for this practice is that it: - ✔✔✔Provides an environmental cue that helps students understand what they are expected to do
Which of the following would be a third-grade teacher's best strategy for ensuring that transitions in the classroom are accomplished with a
minimum of disruption and wasted time? - ✔✔✔Teaching students a sequence of steps to follow when it is time to move from one activity to
the next
A first-grade student with disabilities leaves his general education classroom frequently to work with specialists in a resource room. The first-
grade teacher wants to ensure that the general education classroom represents a positive and secure environment for this student. Which of
the following actions by the first-grade teacher would best foster the achievement of this objective? - ✔✔✔Designing instruction that supports
the student's development of friendships and sense of belonging in the classroom community
A kindergarten teacher often uses blocks as learning tools in various areas of the curriculum. The teacher is currently planning activities to
promote the children's problem-solving skills. Which of the following activities with blocks would best support this objective? - ✔✔✔Having
children work in small groups to build a block structure that will support a heavy book
A first-grade teacher frequently takes advantage of the children's enjoyment of creative movement to foster learning across the curriculum.
Which of the following would be the teacher's best strategy for using creative movement to support vocabulary development? -
✔✔✔Commenting during movement activities on the movements made by the children, using expressive language to describe the movements
and the mood they create
