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### **Topic 1: Introduction to Pre-schooler Care and Education** #### **True/False Questions:** 1. **True or False:** Preschoolers typically gain about 4.5 pounds and grow 3 inches each year. *(True)* 2. **True or False:** Hand preference in children is well established by the age of 3. *(Tru...

### **Topic 1: Introduction to Pre-schooler Care and Education** #### **True/False Questions:** 1. **True or False:** Preschoolers typically gain about 4.5 pounds and grow 3 inches each year. *(True)* 2. **True or False:** Hand preference in children is well established by the age of 3. *(True)* 3. **True or False:** Sleep terrors occur during dream sleep and can be remembered by the child when they wake up. *(False: Sleep terrors occur during non-dream sleep and cannot be remembered.)* 4. **True or False:** A high-quality preschool education involves limiting playtime to focus solely on academic instruction. *(False: A high-quality preschool includes balancing structured learning with free play.)* 5. **True or False:** Three-year-olds are so active that they sometimes use actions instead of words to express themselves. *(True)* #### **Multiple Choice Questions:** 6. **What is the typical age range of a preschooler?** a) 1-3 years b) 3-6 years c) 6-9 years *(b) 3-6 years)* 7. **What developmental milestone should a preschooler achieve by the end of their early years?** a) Ride a bicycle b) Catch a bounced ball easily and stand on one foot c) Tie shoelaces *(b) Catch a bounced ball easily and stand on one foot)* 8. **What is a common activity that occurs during sleepwalking?** a) Crying loudly b) Dressing or walking around c) Talking while fully awake *(b) Dressing or walking around)* 9. **Which of the following is important for a low-fat diet in preschoolers?** a) Cutting down on high-fat foods like whole milk b) Increasing intake of sugary snacks c) Avoiding all fruits and vegetables *(a) Cutting down on high-fat foods like whole milk)* 10. **Which is a component of high-quality preschool care?** a) Excluding children with different language backgrounds b) Encouraging children’s efforts with specific feedback c) Limiting the involvement of families *(b) Encouraging children’s efforts with specific feedback)* --- ### **Topic 2: The Planning Cycle** #### **True/False Questions:** 11. **True or False:** The planning cycle is a linear process that ends once a goal is achieved. *(False: The planning cycle is ongoing and reflective.)* 12. **True or False:** SMART goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-limited. *(True)* 13. **True or False:** Reflective practice should occur solely at the individual level. *(False: Reflection occurs at both the individual and service levels.)* 14. **True or False:** Observations in the planning cycle should focus on scientific truths. *(False: Observations should focus on learning processes, not scientific truths.)* 15. **True or False:** The planning cycle should involve collaboration with children and families. *(True)* #### **Multiple Choice Questions:** 16. **Which stage involves setting SMART goals for children’s learning?** a) Collect information b) Develop goals for learning c) Act/Do *(b) Develop goals for learning)* 17. **The planning cycle operates as a continuous:**  a) Series of fixed plans b) Cycle of inquiry c) Checklist of tasks *(b) Cycle of inquiry)* 18. **Which of the following is NOT a stage in the planning cycle?** a) Collect information b) Set fixed goals for the entire year c) Plan learning experiences *(b) Set fixed goals for the entire year)* 19. **What is critical reflection in the planning cycle used for?** a) Focusing solely on what went wrong b) Reviewing practices and exploring new approaches c) Avoiding group discussions *(b) Reviewing practices and exploring new approaches)* 20. **Which stage involves acting on the planned strategies to support children’s learning?** a) Collect information b) Question and analyze c) Act/Do *(c) Act/Do)* --- ### **Topic 3: The Planning Cycle Documentation Techniques and Writing Documentation on Children** #### **True/False Questions:** 21. **True or False:** Documentation of children’s learning only benefits educators, not families. *(False: Documentation is useful for educators, families, and the community.)* 22. **True or False:** Narratives include running records, anecdotes, learning stories, and jottings. *(True)* 23. **True or False:** Jottings are long, detailed observations of children's activities. *(False: Jottings are brief notes.)* 24. **True or False:** The child information sheet should include the child's age written in years and months. *(True)* 25. **True or False:** Time samples only include educators' perspectives, but they can be expanded to include children's voices. *(True)* #### **Multiple Choice Questions:** 26. **Which of the following is NOT a method of documentation?** a) Narratives b) Checklists c) Interviews d) Mathematical equations *(d) Mathematical equations)* 27. **Which documentation method captures a detailed sequence of a child’s actions as they happen?** a) Anecdotes b) Jottings c) Running records *(c) Running records)* 28. **What is an example of documentation that captures children’s conversations and use of language?** a) Visual diaries b) Language transcripts c) Event samples *(b) Language transcripts)* 29. **What should educators consider when documenting children’s learning?** a) Focusing only on one type of documentation b) Using methods that make learning visible to children and families c) Avoiding narratives as they are subjective *(b) Using methods that make learning visible to children and families)* 30. **Which documentation method is used to record children’s reflections on their own learning?** a) Time samples b) Event samples c) Narratives *(c) Narratives)* --- ### **Topic 4-5: The Planning Cycle Assessment for as and of Learning and Writing Assessments** #### **True/False Questions:** 31. **True or False:** Assessment for learning is formative and happens throughout the learning process. *(True)* 32. **True or False:** Assessment as learning does not involve the child in the learning process. *(False: It involves children learning about themselves as learners.)* 33. **True or False:** Summative assessment occurs continuously during the learning process. *(False: Summative assessment happens at the end of a learning period.)* 34. **True or False:** Documentation of children’s learning should be free from bias. *(True)* 35. **True or False:** Formative assessment focuses on the child’s learning progress in relation to Learning Outcomes. *(True)* #### **Multiple Choice Questions:** 36. **Which of the following is a characteristic of formative assessment?** a) Occurs at the end of a learning period b) Summarizes learning over time c) Happens continuously throughout the learning process *(c) Happens continuously throughout the learning process)* 37. **Assessment for learning aims to:** a) Summarize learning at the end of a term b) Enhance teaching and extend learning throughout the process c) Focus only on meeting curriculum standards *(b) Enhance teaching and extend learning throughout the process)* 38. **What is an example of summative assessment?** a) Daily notes of children’s behavior b) End-of-term progress report c) Collecting a child’s drawing during an activity *(b) End-of-term progress report)* 39. **Which approach to assessment emphasizes collaboration with families?** a) Assessment as learning b) Summative assessment c) Assessment for learning  *(c) Assessment for learning)* 40. **Which type of assessment is typically used when educators want to check learning at the end of a project?** a) Formative assessment b) Summative assessment c) Assessment as learning *(b) Summative assessment)* --- ### **Additional Questions from All Topics** #### **True/False Questions:** 41. **True or False:** Observations should be objective and based on facts rather than opinions. *(True)* 42. **True or False:** Reflective practice is not important for improving teaching strategies. *(False: Reflective practice helps improve teaching strategies.)* 43. **True or False:** Event samples only document positive behaviors in children. *(False: Event samples can document a range of behaviors.)* 44. **True or False:** Assessment for learning includes children’s active involvement in setting their own goals. *(True)* 45. **True or False:** Anecdotes are always written while an event is happening. *(False: Anecdotes are written after the event.)* #### **Multiple Choice Questions:** 46. **Which documentation method captures a snapshot of a child’s behavior at a specific time?** a) Running records b) Anecdotes c) Checklists *(b) Anecdotes)* 47. **The planning cycle is aimed at:** a) Focusing on predetermined outcomes only  b) Continuously improving learning and teaching through reflection c) Replacing observation with standardized tests *(b) Continuously improving learning and teaching through reflection)* 48. **Which of the following is a characteristic of high-quality preschool education?** a) Limiting family involvement b) Planning activities that challenge children c) Focusing only on academic skills *(b) Planning activities that challenge children)* 49. **What should a summative assessment be free from?** a) Feedback b) Bias c) Learning objectives *(b) Bias)* 50. **What does a visual diary typically document?** a) Children's engagement over time b) Only academic skills c) Assessments conducted by educators *(a) Children's engagement over time)* 51. **Which type of planning supports short-term and long-term learning opportunities?** a) Fixed planning b) Flexible planning c) Summative planning *(b) Flexible planning)* 52. **How can digital recordings be useful in documentation?** a) They only capture written observations b) They can record movement, interactions, and language c) They replace all other forms of documentation *(b) They can record movement, interactions, and language)* 53. **Which step of the planning cycle involves setting learning objectives?** a) Act/Do b) Develop goals for learning c) Collect information *(b) Develop goals for learning)* 54. **True or False:** Narratives should capture all behaviors, not just selected aspects of development. *(True)* 55. **True or False:** Checklists provide contextual details about children's learning experiences. *(False: Checklists do not provide detailed contextual information.)* 56. **Which documentation method often includes contributions from families?** a) Visual diaries b) Learning stories c) Running records *(b) Learning stories)* 57. **True or False:** SMART goals are not useful in early childhood planning. *(False: SMART goals help set achievable and measurable objectives.)* 58. **Which aspect should educators focus on when analyzing an observation?** a) The child’s developmental delays b) The child's strengths, skills, and interests c) How quickly the observation was recorded *(b) The child's strengths, skills, and interests)* 59. **True or False:** Planning for children's learning should be aligned with the educator's personal beliefs, regardless of the curriculum. *(False: Planning should align with the curriculum as well as educational philosophy.)* 60. **Which approach to assessment involves children reflecting on their own learning?** a) Assessment of learning b) Assessment for learning c) Assessment as learning *(c) Assessment as learning)*