Mrs. Fernandez hears a debate about the Common Core Standards. She hears pros and cons of the standards. One criticism of The Common Core Standards is that the standards
A. expand the curriculum.
B. promote a traditional back-to-basics approach to early childhood education.
C. reduce the focus on academic achievement.
D. underemphasize assessment and testing.
Question 2...At approximately what age is a child able to dress him/herself with loose clothing?
A) birth to 9 months
B) 9 to 18 months
C) 18 to 36 months
D) 3 and 4 years old
Question 3...When the children find a blooming plant in the center's garden that looks like the one pictured on one of the seed packets, they are involved in doing
a. grouping activity.
b. temporal ordering activity.
c. common relations activity.
d. matching activity.
Question 4...What movement has the recognition of nature-deficit disorder led to?
A) more books about nature in classrooms
B) a new subject, Nature Studies for all elementary school children
C) more natural outdoor playgrounds
D) a class pet requirement for all early education classrooms
Question 5...The Reggio Emilia approach to preschool education is a good example of:
a. an emergent curriculum.
b. the Bank Street approach.
c. a triadic, other-dependent approach.
d. a DISTAR approach.
Question 6...According to the CDC, when children have regular physical activity, they are more likely to have what other type of success?
A) financial
B) academic
C) popularity
D) musical
Question 7...If some children's language is ungrammatical you should:
A. Spend time correcting it with the child
B. Have her listen to a tape
C. Tell her parents about it
D. Accept her language as it is
Question 8...A code of ethics, professional associations, and a commitment to the greater good are all characteristics of
A) a code of conduct
B) a profession
C) a career
D) a vocation