MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS MAY 2014

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1. An observer who is inconspicuous in the room is being
A. obtrusive.
B. unobtrusive.
C. quiet.
D. helpful.

2. A/An _______ is a characteristic of children at age five.
A. awkwardness with emerging motor skills
B. understanding of the ramifications of one’s actions
C. slowing down of growth and development
D. desire to play with children of different ages

3. School-age children
A. require a classroom like setting for before and after school care.
B. spend more time in childcare than infants.
C. are just bigger preschoolers.
D. have needs that are qualitatively different from those of younger children.

4. A good technique to prevent children from talking to you while you’re observing is to
A. stand to one side.
B. sit far away.
C. tell them to go away.
D. avoid eye contact.

5. Rachel’s parents enrolled her in your afterschool program in September. In October, Rachel and another girl named Callye started planning a holiday play for December. They worked on the plan everyday. Soon they became inseparable. In December, parents were invited to watch the play scripted by “best friends” Rachel and Callye. Based on the information in the above paragraph, Rachel and Callye are most likely _______ years old.
A. 8
B. 5
C. 11
D. 6

6. When preparing an environment for school-aged children, the caregiver should ensure that the
A. environment resembles their school setting.
B. children have the opportunity to relax in a homelike atmosphere.
C. outdoor area allows them to continually challenge their physical ability.
D. children are continually intermixed with the younger children.

7. Six-, seven-, and eight-year-olds
A. do a great deal of tattling and boasting.
B. make lasting friendships.
C. are seldom aggressive.
D. become logical thinkers.

8. Observational records that contain significant detailed information are usually in what form?
A. Outline
B. Narrative
C. Unobtrusive
D. Checklist

9. Differences in the rates of development between boys and girls are most noticeable between ages
A. 5 and 6.
B. 10 and 12.
C. 8 and 10.
D. 6 and 8.

10. Observation reports need to make a clear distinction between the description of behaviors and the _____ drawn from the observation.
A. conclusions
B. assessment
C. facts
D. patterns

11. Which of the following groups requires more irregular scheduling than the other three groups?
A. 18- to 36-month-olds
B. School-aged children
C. 3- to 5-year-olds
D. 12- to 18-month-olds

12. Which is not a reason why child care providers need to have knowledge of child development?
A. It will help you to plan developmentally appropriate activities for the children.
B. It will help you to develop realistic expectations of the children in your care.
C. It will help you to plan a proper environment.
D. It will assist you in selecting a logo for your center.

13. How can a caregiver best help a school-aged child who is unsure of assignment instructions given by the teacher?
A. The caregiver should instruct the child to wait until the assignment is due to receive instruction.
B. The caregiver should complete part of the assignment to show how it’s done.
C. The caregiver should suggest that, in the future, the child should ask the teacher questions when instructions aren’t clear.
D. The caregiver should interpret the teacher’s instructions.

14. Child care providers are considered “mandated reporters in most states.” This means they’re required by law to
A. keep developmental records of the children in their care
B. report suspected incidents of child abuse.
C. report their attendance each day.
D. report on the behavior of on each child in their care.

15. Keeping information about children confidential
A. is a matter of choice.
B. is a fundamental rule.
C. isn’t important.
D. prevents communication.

16. An important key to good observational records is
A. their length.
B. the activity of the subject.
C. the use of language.
D. appropriate format.

17. The “ins” and “outs” of school-age social relationships can be accommodated by having a _______ style of organization for your school-age program.
A. club
B. team
C. democratic
D. school

18. With whom is it okay to share information about your observations of the children in your class?
A. Parents of other children in your care
B. A coworker who has contact with the particular child
C. Your friends
D. Other children in your care

19. One of the most important factors in a caregiver’s ability to provide quality care is
A. knowledge of child development.
B. patience.
C. experience in the field.
D. good business sense.

20. Which of the following observations of children is the most objective?
A. Joan was playing with blocks, building a structure, when Missy joined her. Joan looked afraid because Missy was much larger than she. But she eventually overcame her fear and let Missy play with the blocks.
B. Chris took a toy truck from Alex. Alex cried, became angry because Chris took the truck, and then stamped his feet on the floor. He snatched the truck
D. Eddie went to the shelf chose