Partnerships with families and communities for childrens learning at home
a. inevitably lead to greater success for children.
b. are more effective when teachers support families to understand how young children learn.
c. are especially effective when parents drill children about related content.
d. both A and B
Question 2An important aspect of teaching young children about social studies and assuming appropriate levels of responsibility is related to the use of _____ methods.
a. direct instruction
b. democratic
c. teacher-initiated
d. hierarchical
Question 3It has been said that educators might be more effective in teaching children mathematics if
a. we ignored childrens mathematical understanding that they bring to early school experiences.
b. we reteach children about math using highly regarded pedagogical strategies.
c. we use family and community members to help children learn.
d. both A and B
Question 4Recommendations for early childhood educators to involve families in childrens mathematical learning include
a. build on childrens varying experiences, considering family, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.
b. build on childrens individual approaches to learning.
c. build on childrens informal knowledge.
d. all of the above
Question 5The most important outcome of having families involved in childrens science learning at home is probably
a. an increase in childrens conceptual understanding of science.
b. interests, habits, and identity children form as people who are competent in scientific thinking.
c. families understanding that children have limited ability to think as scientists.
d. all of the above
Question 6Young children who are exposed to a varied vocabulary and opportunities to be part of extensive conversations
a. develop oral language, but not skills for reading.
b. are more successful with later literacy-related skills.
c. have difficulty with listening skills.
d. are less likely to have behavioral issues.
Question 7The role of childrens play in literacy development
a. is questionable at best.
b. is supported through research.
c. focuses on childrens symbolic representation and oral language as they play.
d. both B and C
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