Paraprofessional Test Review

• observe the world in a controlled manner

• organize data in a systematic manner

• arrange events in a logical order

14. What could a teacher or aide do to help Margaret understand this story better ?

• Have her write down everything that happened in the story in her own words.

• Ask her if she has ever she wanted anything she did not get and how she felt about that; then have her read the story again.

• Have her tell the story to another student and discuss the ending with that student.

15. Which of the following activities represents the most advanced level of play for a pre- kindergarten classroom

• One student ties a scarf around her waist and another student, seeing it, does the same with another scarf

• Two students set a table with play dishes

• One student drops a doll and breaks the doll's arm; another student gets a doctor's kit and puts a sling on the doll's arm

17. All of the following activities by an educator are ethical except

• Taking a date to a bar for a drink at 6:00 pm

• Telling a parent that his child should get more sleep at night because he keeps falling asleep in class

• Eliminating a student from an extra curricular activity because she is overweight

19. Which of these is a fact expressed in the passage?

• Ethiopia has professional basketball teams.

• It rains a lot in Ethiopia

• During Maskal, children receive small gifts.

20. Decorating wooden poles with daisies is an example of

• a game

• a custom

• a dance

21. Why are customs important to future generations?

• Customs are for children

• Observing customs helps pass on traditions

• Participating in customs helps celebrate holidays and special occasions

22. The main idea of this passage is

• The Ethiopian New Year is a special time for Ethiopian children

• Various customs in Ethiopia teach children about their cultural heritage.

• Entertainment in Ethiopia involves song and dance

23. Which is an OPINION expressed in this passage:

• Children endanger themselves and others by carrying burning torches.

• Customs help children appreciate where they live

• The holiday of Buhe ends with a special song and bonfire

24. One conclusion that can be drawn from this passage is the following

• Parents don't protect their children since they let them carry burning torches.

• Ethiopians were not affected by the September 11 events in New York since they celebrate Maskal on that date

• Children enjoy holidays in Ethiopia