The relationship of literacy and children's play
a. is shown to be strong in that play requires children to use symbolic representation and to practice oral language.
b. is not a serious area of child development inquiry.
c. does not suggest applications to educational practice.
d. should not be emphasized with families in their role for supporting children's learning at home.
Question 2Children's confidence, enthusiasm, self-control and cooperation
a. are all genetic characteristics that are difficult to impact.
b. are influenced by relationships with families and related to academic success.
c. are not influenced much by family relationships, but are related to academic success.
d. are influenced by family relationships, but have not been found to be related to academic success.
Question 3A rise in _____ has led to early educators having a renewed focus on health, safety and physical education.
a. nutritional deficiencies
b. food costs
c. technological innovation
d. childhood obesity
Question 4Chrisman found that teacher attitudes about teaching science and involving families in their children's science learning could be changed in positive ways with
a. increased planning time.
b. science education consultants.
c. focused professional development.
d. summer hands-on science program.
Question 5Research about children's science learning at home indicates that
a. understanding content should be the focus.
b. children's interests and identity as one who understands science may be the most important focus.
c. generalization of conceptual knowledge is key.
d. children do not have readiness to learn science prior to age ten.
Question 6The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recommends that families play board games, solve puzzles and engage in brain teasers as a way to
a. make math fun.
b. challenge children's mathematical prowess.
c. test children's numerical ability.
d. lead in to math homework.
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