TSA Practice 2

Which behavior would a preschooler display when faced with conflict?

• aggressive behavior

• prosocial behavior

• impulsive behavior

• irritating behavior

What is the emotion that preschoolers experience when they begin to understand how someone feels?

• empathy

• passivity

• spontaneity

• compulsiveness

Which of the following is a typical indicator for appropriate language development in preschoolers?

• they can easily learn lyrics to songs

• they usually respond “No” to questions

• they can identify the names of their friends

• they can accurately use compound sentences

Which item is the MOST developmentally appropriate material for mathematics experiences for young children?

• monthly calendars

• worksheets

• manipulatives

• flash cards

Which strategy for learning math concepts is age appropriate for preschoolers?

• concrete Operational

• formal Operational

• semi-Operational

• preoperational

Which developmental aspect involves improving the skills associated with the arms, legs and whole-body movements?

• sensory

• self-help

• fine-motor

• gross-motor

Which developmental aspect involves the ability to coordinate the muscles in the fingers, wrists and toes?

• sensory

• self-help

• fine-motor

• gross-motor

Which of the following activities is developmentally appropriate for preschoolers?

• finger painting on an easel

• reading chapter book

• working on a tablet

• coloring worksheet

Which of the following activities would help a preschooler develop self-help skills?

• allowing a preschooler to pour their own juice from a pitcher during snack time

• allowing a preschooler to share a story during circle time

• helping a preschooler go down a slide during outdoor time

• helping a preschooler get up after a fall

Which of the following play activities are appropriate for developing gross motor skills in preschoolers?

• squatting, building blocks, and finger painting

• tag-football, rollerblading, and riding bicycles

• drawing, jigsaw puzzles, and finger puppets

• jumping rope, running, and riding tricycles