Topic 2 and 3

According to Piaget's theory, how do children primarily acquire knowledge?

• Through direct instruction from teachers

• Through constructing it via environmental interaction

• Through memorization of facts

• Through observation only

In Bruner's theory, what is the correct sequence of intellectual development?

• Symbolic → Iconic → Enactive

• Iconic → Symbolic → Enactive

• Enactive → Iconic → Symbolic

• Iconic → Enactive → Symbolic

Answer explanation

Which type of knowledge, according to Piaget, is imparted by other people?

• Physical knowledge

• Social knowledge

• Logical-mathematical knowledge

• Cognitive knowledge

Which of Dienes' stages involves children recognizing patterns and common attributes across different models?

• Free play

• Symbolization

• Generalization

• Formalization

Answer explanation

What is the first step in proper scaffolding?

• Observe

• Comment

• Ask

• Praise

Which approach did Zoltan Dienes support for problem-solving in mathematics?

• Individual work only

• Teacher-led instruction

• Collaborative small groups

• Large group lectures

Which type of learning experience is initiated spontaneously by children during their daily activities?

• Adult-guided experiences

• Naturalistic experiences

• Informal experiences

• Structured experiences

In informal learning experiences, what is the role of the adult?

• To provide complete direction

• To remain uninvolved

• To intervene at appropriate moments

• To lead the entire activity

What is the first step in the problem-solving process?

• Explore possible solutions

• Identify the problem

• Evaluate and revise

• Determine outcomes

Answer explanation

What is the correct sequence of steps in planning concept experiences?

• Choose objectives, assess, plan experiences, teach, evaluate, select materials

• Assess, choose objectives, plan experiences, select materials, teach, evaluate

• Plan experiences, assess, choose objectives, teach, evaluate, select materials

• Teach, assess, plan experiences, choose objectives, select materials, evaluate

Answer explanation