VKRP Physical Development 2

Question 1

A child alternates feet going up the stairs without holding the railing. This best demonstrates which gross motor milestone?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal stepping pattern

Answer

Alternating feet on stairs reflects a mature reciprocal stepping pattern, a key gross motor milestone by age 5.

Question 2

During outdoor play, Sofia can throw a ball overhand with a step and rotation. Which component is MOST critical to this skill?

Accepted Answer

Trunk rotation and weight transfer

Answer

Mature overhand throwing requires trunk rotation and weight transfer from back to front foot.

Question 3

Which fine motor task would be considered the MOST advanced for a kindergarten-ready child?

Accepted Answer

Cutting along a curved line with scissors

Answer

Cutting along a curved line requires precise bimanual coordination and hand strength, the most advanced of the listed tasks.

Question 4

A teacher notices a child consistently uses their left hand for writing, drawing, and cutting. The teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Provide left-handed scissors and seated appropriately

Answer

Established hand dominance is normal; the appropriate response is to accommodate with left-handed tools.

Question 5

In VKRP physical development assessment, 'body control' primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Coordinating movements efficiently and safely in space

Answer

Body control in VKRP refers to efficiently and safely coordinating movements within the physical environment.

(VKRP) Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program Practice Test