KRA Cognitive Development and Problem Solving 2

Question 1

A child who can retell the events of a story in order is showing which cognitive skill?

Accepted Answer

Sequential memory and narrative comprehension

Answer

Phonics knowledge

Answer

Fine motor ability

Answer

Number recognition

Question 2

Which best describes 'executive function' as it relates to KRA cognitive readiness?

Accepted Answer

The ability to control impulses, plan, and shift attention flexibly

Answer

Physical coordination and balance

Answer

The ability to read simple words

Answer

Knowledge of state and national standards

Question 3

A child who pauses before answering and thinks through options is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Inhibitory control and reflective thinking

Answer

Slow cognitive development

Answer

Language difficulty

Answer

Avoidance behavior

Question 4

Which activity on a KRA observation would show a child's ability to categorize and classify information?

Accepted Answer

Sorting animals into 'farm' and 'jungle' groups

Answer

Jumping over a line

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Reciting a nursery rhyme

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Tracing their name

Question 5

Why does the KRA assess a child's ability to shift attention from one task to another?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive flexibility is essential for adapting to varied school tasks and routines

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Schools require children to multitask constantly

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It measures physical stamina

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Attention shifting is only relevant in high school

Question 6

On the KRA, a child who explains why two objects are 'the same and different' is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Comparative thinking and relational reasoning

Answer

Letter knowledge

Answer

Gross motor skills

Answer

Phonemic awareness