The perception of sound is an important part of early learning. Which is a true statement about the perception of sound?
a. It begins at about the age of six months.
b. It begins before birth.
c. It is not able to be assessed in infants.
d. It develops more quickly in male infants than in female infants.
Question 2...Cause and effect is part of a child's early experiences. Which statement best represents its meaning?
a. It refers to relationships between actions and outcomes.
b. It only refers to concrete, physical reactions of objects.
c. It refers to relationships that only children above the age of three can understand.
d. It is only used in contests for scientific experimentation.
Question 3...The languages of assessment are often confusing and misleading because
a. they are often commingled in media reports and casual conversation.
b. the subject is far more technical than expected.
c. school personnel use education-related jargon.
d. assessment really has only one definition.
Question 4...A recent surge in interest in early childhood development and learning is attributed to
a. new insights into brain growth and neurological development.
b. a new definition of readiness.
c. a groundswell of interest in universally available prekindergarten.
d. evolving computer technology.
Question 5...Concerns associated with the education of young children ages birth to age 8 relate to trends that appear to
a. focus more on academic attainments.
b. focus less on academic attainments.
c. engage more parent participation.
d. encourage younger and younger participation in preschool programs.
Question 6...The current era in education in the United States is often characterized as the age of
a. standardized testing.
b. school reform.
c. accountability.
d. benchmark development.