School Age Child Care Basics * Module 3 Quiz
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Updated January 27, 2017
The learning outcomes, which have been established by Washington Department of Early Learning MERIT, require that the student demonstrate at minimum 70% proficiency in the stated student outcomes. Students must complete ALL assignments listed, including the required reading, discussion board topics, and assessments. Nothing is "optional," all work must be completed.
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70% or better is required on this quiz.
If you do not achieve a passing score, return to the training and review Module 3 material then try the quiz again.
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Choose the best answer to demonstrate your understanding of Module 3.
Question 1 * 6 Points * Multiple Choice
a) (1)
Which of the following list is something that observation is not used for?
a.
Comparing and labeling children
b. Watching children progress in their development
c.
Developing curriculum to meet the individual needs of the group
d. Changing the environment to meet children’s needs
e. None of the above
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Question 2 * 6 Points * True or False
b. (2)
As we watch children develop and learn it is important to acknowledge, support and celebrate their growth.
a. True
b. False
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Question 3 * 6 Points * True or False
c. (3)
It is essential that whatever documentation system you use, you are able to maintain confidentiality. Confidentiality means that any observation you capture will not be revealed to others besides the family or approved staff who also works with the child. In addition, you must not leave written materials where others can see them or discuss a child in front of other parents or children.
True
False
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Question 4 * 6 Points * True or False
d. (4)
Observation does not give you information about individual progress.
True
False
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Question 5 * 6 Points * True or False
e. (5)
To be an effective observer first you must understand normal, typical child growth and development.
True
False
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Question 6 * 6 Points * True or False
f. (6)
Careful observation can give you valuable data on how individual children are progressing.
True
False
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Question 7 * 6 Points * True or False
g.(7)
We should carefully observe and recognize how children in our care/classroom are developing at their own rate. Once we identify where children are in their development, it is our job to reflect on what we know, and then plan the environment and curriculum for further development and growth.
a. True
b. False
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Question 8 * 6 Points * Multiple Choice
h. (8)
Observation helps you build relationships with children by:
a. Getting to know each child
b. Respecting and appreciating children
c. Connecting with children
d. Fostering children’s competence and success
e. All of the above
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Question 9 * 6 Points * Multiple Choice
i. (9)
To become a skilled observer you should not ask yourself which of the following:
a. What do I want to find out?
b.
How should I effectively organize the information I collect?
c. How do I record what I want to know?
d.
What is wrong with this child?
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Question 10 * 6 Points * Multiple Choice
j. (10)
Which are types of observation tools?
a. Running record
b. Anecdotal
c. Tally event
d. Checklist
e. All of the above
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Question 11 *6 Points * True or False
k. (11) T
he most important thing we can do is use the information that we gather during our observations to compare and label children.
True
False
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Question 12 * 6 Points * True or False
l. (12)
Children have individual temperaments, development, learning styles, experiences and family backgrounds.
a. True
b. False
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Question 13 * 6 Points * True or False
m. (13)
Understanding development helps us to scaffold our interactions and curriculum for young children by providing children with sufficient support when they are learning a new skill. Through observation we can determine what a child can do independently, what they can do with help and what additional support they need to take them to the next developmental level.
True
False
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Question 14 * 6 Points * True or False
n. (14) In order to fully understand where children are in their development it is sufficient to observe them only once in only one setting, ensuring that it is at exactly the right time.
a. True
b. False
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Question 15 * 6 Points * True or False
o. (15)
We use the observation information we gather about children in order to assess their needs, assess our program effectiveness, and build an effective program.
True
False
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Question 16 * 5 Points * True or False
p. (16)
There are many different ways to observe children in a school-age child care setting. The most widely used is secret observation from a nearby location.
True
False
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Question 17 * 5 Points * True or False
q. (17)
An anecdotal record is a brief narrative account usually written after the event, describing an incident of a child’s behavior that is important to the observer.
True
False
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