Question 1

Which of the following words comes from the Latin word currere meaning "to run a course"?
A) Cordon
B) Curriculum
C) Current
D) Curtain

Accepted Answer

The word "curriculum" comes from the Latin word "currere," which means "to run a course." It refers to the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

Question 2

This type of program has less restrictions and is more likely to use an emergent curriculum:
A) Modern
B) State-funded
C) Public
D) Private

Accepted Answer

Private programs often have more flexibility and fewer restrictions compared to state-funded or public programs, allowing them to implement an emergent curriculum that adapts to the interests and needs of the students.

Question 3

For children over the age of six, it is important to have an adult: child ratio of _____?
A) 1:10
B) 1:8
C) 1:15
D) 1:12

Accepted Answer

For children over the age of six, a 1:15 adult to child ratio is generally considered appropriate in many educational and childcare settings.

Question 4

For children to return to programs long enough to make friends and fit in, which of the following can be used, which is a benefit to planning?
A) Anticipation
B) Bribery
C) Handouts
D) Food

Accepted Answer

Anticipation is a benefit to planning as it helps create excitement and interest, encouraging children to return to programs consistently.

Question 5

Which sort of program involves daily opportunities for a number of different activities?
A) Optional
B) Busy
C) Integrated
D) Balanced

Accepted Answer

A balanced program involves daily opportunities for a variety of different activities, ensuring a well-rounded experience.

Question 6

A Gant Chart, which shows the beginning and ending dates of multiple activities, can be very helpful when planning
A) the staffing of a program
B) an activity
C) a year's themes and related activities

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Gant Chart, which shows the beginning...

Question 7

Long Term planning, or project approach, encourages the development of
A) sequencing of tasks
B) all of these answers are correct
C) maintaining a focus over several weeks
D) persistence
E) problem solving strategies

Accepted Answer

Long term planning or project approach involves sequencing tasks, maintaining focus over time, fostering persistence, and developing problem-solving strategies, thus all options are correct.

Question 8

Planning in a school age program should be done
A) by the hour
B) by the week
C) by the year
D) all of these responses are correct
E) by the month

Accepted Answer

Planning in a school age program can be done by the hour, week, month, or year, depending on the specific needs and goals of the program. Each time frame offers different benefits for organizing activities and ensuring a comprehensive approach to education and care.

Quiz 10: Cooperative Program Planning

Which of the following words comes from the Latin word currere meaning "to run a course"?

This type of program has less restrictions and is more likely to use an emergent curriculum:

For children over the age of six, it is important to have an adult: child ratio of _____?

For children to return to programs long enough to make friends and fit in, which of the following can be used, which is a benefit to planning?

Which sort of program involves daily opportunities for a number of different activities?

A Gant Chart, which shows the beginning and ending dates of multiple activities, can be very helpful when planning

Long Term planning, or project approach, encourages the development of

Planning in a school age program should be done