Chapter 6 Key Terms

An activity pattern is:

• a sequence of actions or behaviors that are regularly followed

• a random set of actions with no specific order

• a one-time event that does not repeat

• an unpredictable series of events

What is attention span?

• The length of time a person can concentrate on a task without becoming distracted.

• A type of memory related to attention.

• A measure of intelligence.

• A psychological disorder.

What is Bloom’s taxonomy?

• A classification of educational learning objectives

• A type of flower

• A mathematical formula

• A historical event

What is a curriculum cycle?

• A process of planning, implementing, and evaluating a curriculum

• A method of teaching mathematics

• A type of educational game

• A cycle of student assessments

A developmental level is:

• a stage of growth or advancement

• a type of physical exercise

• a dietary plan

• a financial status

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is:

• a set of guidelines for best practices in early childhood education.

• a legal requirement for all schools.

• a method for teaching mathematics.

• a curriculum for high school students.

What is differentiated instruction?

• A teaching approach that tailors instruction to meet individual needs

• A method of standardizing education for all students

• A technique for assessing student performance

• A strategy for grouping students by ability

What is Disposition?

• A person's inherent qualities of mind and character

• A type of physical exercise

• A legal term for property ownership

• A medical condition

An emergent curriculum is a way of planning and implementing a learning environment that is responsive to the interests and needs of children.

• A fixed curriculum that follows a strict schedule

• A curriculum that adapts to children's interests and needs

• A curriculum focused solely on academic achievements

• A curriculum that does not involve any planning

What does it mean to facilitate?

• To make an action or process easy or easier

• To complicate a process

• To delay an action

• To obstruct a process