CPT Curriculum Planning & Instructional Strategies 5

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of using 'open-ended questions' during preschool instruction?

Accepted Answer

To stimulate critical thinking, language production, and exploration of ideas

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To check if children have memorized correct answers

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To control classroom behavior during group activities

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To quickly identify children who need remediation

Question 2

In a Reggio Emilia-inspired classroom, which of the following best describes the role of the physical environment?

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A 'third teacher' that invites inquiry, displays children's work, and provokes learning

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A neutral backdrop that should not distract from teacher-led instruction

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A controlled space where children follow strict routines at assigned stations

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A storage area for curriculum materials not currently in use

Question 3

When a preschool teacher uses 'parallel talk' during a child's play, she is:

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Narrating what the child is doing using rich language without requiring a response

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Correcting the child's mispronunciations immediately

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Telling the child what to do during the activity

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Having a parallel conversation with another adult

Question 4

A teacher is planning a unit on insects. She includes books, a bug-observation station, art projects, songs, and a dramatic play area with bug costumes. This approach is best described as:

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Integrated, multi-modal curriculum planning

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Rote learning instruction

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Direct phonics instruction

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Standardized test preparation

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'formative assessment' in a preschool classroom?

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Anecdotal notes taken while observing a child build a tower in the block center

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An end-of-year developmental screening test

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A standardized readiness test administered in the spring

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A portfolio presented at the end of the school year

Question 6

A preschool teacher is introducing a new manipulative to the math center. What is the best sequence of instruction?

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Allow free exploration first, then introduce structured tasks using the manipulative

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Assign a specific math problem for children to solve with it immediately

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Demonstrate exact steps and require children to replicate them precisely

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Introduce the manipulative through a worksheet before any hands-on time

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates 'backward design' in preschool curriculum planning?

Accepted Answer

Starting with desired learning outcomes and then designing assessments and activities to meet those goals

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Planning activities first, then deciding which standards they might address

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Teaching content in the same order as it appears in the textbook

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Basing all planning on children's spontaneous requests without identifying goals