FTCE Early Childhood & Elementary Education 3

Question 1

A third-grade teacher uses a K-W-L chart before, during, and after a science unit. The primary purpose of the 'K' column is to:

Accepted Answer

Activate and record students' prior knowledge

Answer

The 'K' (Know) column activates prior knowledge, helping students connect new information to existing schema before instruction begins.

Question 2

Which behavior is MOST consistent with a child who has secure attachment, according to Bowlby and Ainsworth?

Accepted Answer

Using the caregiver as a safe base to explore, showing distress when separated

Answer

Securely attached children use their caregiver as a safe base for exploration and show moderate distress at separation that is soothed upon reunion.

Question 3

In Florida's MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), Tier 1 instruction refers to:

Accepted Answer

High-quality, evidence-based core instruction for all students

Answer

Tier 1 is the universal level of MTSS, consisting of high-quality, research-based instruction delivered to all students in the general education classroom.

Question 4

A student's IEP specifies accommodations during testing. According to IDEA, who is responsible for ensuring these accommodations are implemented?

Accepted Answer

All educators who work with the student, including the general education teacher

Answer

IDEA requires all educators who serve a student to implement IEP accommodations; the general education teacher shares this legal responsibility.

Question 5

Which type of play, described by Parten, involves children playing near each other with similar materials but without interaction or shared goals?

Accepted Answer

Parallel play

Answer

Parallel play occurs when children play independently beside each other, using similar toys, without direct interaction or coordinated goals.

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FTCE Early Childhood & Elementary Education 3