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Question 1

Which action by kindergarten teachers best supports families in understanding their child's KRA results?

Accepted Answer

Sharing results in plain language, focusing on strengths and next steps for learning at home

Answer

Sharing KRA results in accessible, strength-based language empowers families to support their child's development at home, which is a core goal of the KRA framework.

Question 2

A child who has attended family storytelling events at the library is likely to have stronger:

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary, listening comprehension, and love of books

Answer

Library storytelling events build vocabulary, listening, comprehension, and positive associations with reading — all literacy readiness factors recognized in the KRA.

Question 3

The KRA's approach to school readiness emphasizes that readiness is:

Accepted Answer

A shared responsibility of families, communities, and schools — not just the child's individual development

Answer

The KRA reflects an ecological view of readiness — children are ready when families, schools, and communities work together to support their development.

Question 4

A kindergarten child who helps set the table at home is developing which KRA-relevant skills?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility, counting/one-to-one correspondence, and community contribution

Answer

Setting the table builds responsibility, one-to-one correspondence (one plate per person), and a sense of contributing to family — skills that span multiple KRA readiness domains.

Question 5

Which family factor is MOST associated with strong KRA readiness outcomes in research?

Accepted Answer

Rich conversational interaction and shared reading experiences

Answer

Research consistently shows that the quality of conversational interaction and shared reading at home has the strongest impact on kindergarten readiness across all domains.

KRA - Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Practice Test

KRA - Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Practice Test

KRA Family Engagement and Transition Readiness 3