Ideal group size in early childhood programs
a. must not exceed ten children per adult, regardless of the age group.
b. must not exceed five children per adult, regardless of the age group.
c. cannot really be defined because other variables need to be considered.
d. has been defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and must be complied with.
Question 2The two variables that the National Day Care Study of the late 1970s found to be most important in defining quality were
a. adult-child ratio and a well-equipped facility
b. group size and staff with specific early childhood education training
c. adult-child ratio and group size
d. a qualified director and mixed-age grouping
Question 3Military child care includes
a. a certification and inspection system that ensures that programs maintain basic standards.
b. a program accreditation requirement that moves programs to a higher level of quality.
c. caregiver training and wages that improve staff quality and stability.
d. All of these answers.
Question 4According to research, in a class of 35 four-year-olds, as compared to a class with a smaller group size, one is more likely to find
a. more compliance with teacher direction and more noise.
b. less compliance with teacher direction and more noise.
c. more elaborate pretend play among the children.
d. children who demonstrate less social competence.
Question 5According to research, an adult-child ratio where there are large numbers of children in the care of each adult may result in
a. no discernible difference from a ratio where there are fewer children per adult.
b. a lot of passive-aggressive children.
c. less verbal interaction among adults and children and caregivers who are less sensitive and responsive to the children.
d. adults who are more tired.
Question 6Publicly funded programs for young children, including many Head Start and Early Head Start programs, often are operated
a. all day long.
b. only part-day.
c. 24 hours a day.
d. only a few days a week.
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