Deck 6: Criteria for Developing Concept Explorations

Question 1

During children's early development and learning,experiences should be at the_____________________________ level.

Answer 1

Concrete

Question 2

A safe environment for learning is founded on which of the following?

A)giving children freedom for their play experiences;
B)having cleansers and chemicals available for their constant use;
C)identifying standard routines for safe practices;
D)keep other adults away from the classroom.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The more that materials basic to the child's world are involved in the
learning process,the more authentic the learning experience
becomes.T F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following would be a good process for teachers to use when introducing new concepts to students?

A)Teachers should design student experiences to move from abstract toward concrete.
B)Teachers should design student experiences to move from concrete towards abstract.
C)Teachers should only include abstract experiences.
D)Teachers should ignore whether the activities include concrete and abstract data.

Question 5

The size of the pupil in the eye is controlled by the _____________________.

Question 6

Conversations with children about their interests can be a valuable
tool for selecting a concept exploration.T F

Question 7

Which of the following statements about observation stations in the classroom is valid?

A)Observations stations concentrate only on tactile experiences.
B)Observations should void any experiences that utilize vision.
C)Observation stations should try to incorporate all five senses.
D)Observations should be reserved only for after school activities.

Question 8

Which of the following is the reason that when light travels through a prism,the different colors become visible?

A)Different colors of light have different wavelengths.
B)Different colors of light travel at different speeds.
C)Refraction is a complex process.
D)Prisms diffuse light rays.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about using Concept Explorations in your classroom is valid?

A)Concept Explorations should be limited to preschools.
B)Concept Explorations causes children to separate skills in math and science.
C)Concept Explorations supports all students learning the same information.
D)Concepts Explorations causes children to take part in exploring their world.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a semi-abstract representation?

A)Roman numerals
B)Dice
C)Blocks
D)A pictograph

Question 11

The sense of smell is called________________________________.

Question 12

The nerves in the eye that detect color are called _______________________.

Question 13

Mathematics and science curriculum needs to be "a mile wide and
an inch deep." T F
Fill in the Blank
Fill in the most appropriate word or phrase for each of the following sentences.

Question 14

Which of the following would NOT be a good use for using literature such as trade books,story books of fiction,and information books can be valuable tools for the classroom?

A)Books help children develop their abilities to seek knowledge and information.
B)Books encourage children to write.
C)Books develop theory learning processes.
D)Books support having clear and consistent facts.

Question 15

All bar graphs can be also shown as a line graph.T F

Question 16

Which of the following should NOT be considered when selecting a concept exploration for your class?

A)Developmental level of the students
B)School environment
C)Classroom furniture design
D)Time of year

Question 17

Which of the following statements about the value of Concept Explorations in helping children's problem solving skills is true?

A)Concept Explorations inhibit development in Defining Problems and Developing procedures.
B)Concept Explorations expand students' inquiry about their own questions.
C)Concept Explorations restrict flexibility to teaching in different geographic locations.
D)Concept Explorations concentrate on following standard procedures.

Question 18

The more powerful a microscope,the better it is for young children.T F

Question 19

The most simple form of a graph for young children is the _________________.

Question 20

Which of the following forms of graphs would be the most simple for small children to understand?

A)Line graphs
B)Pictographs
C)Log graphs
D)Bar graphs
True or False