SGA/SGS Assessment Key Areas and Application Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a key area measured by the SGA (Schedule of Growing Skills)?

• Hearing and Language

• Vision and Fine Motor Skills

• Musical Ability

• Social Development

What is one purpose of the SGA/SGS Assessment?

• To teach children new languages

• To identify developmental delays or areas needing support

• To provide entertainment for children

• To assess parental income

If a child struggles with managing basic routines independently, which key area measured by the SGA does this relate to?

• Self-Care and Independence

• Vision and Fine Motor Skills

• Hearing and Language

• Emotional Development

Why is it important to monitor a child’s progress over time using the SGA/SGS Assessment?

• To ensure the child is entertained

• To track developmental changes and plan interventions if needed

• To compare children to each other

• To teach children new sports

At what age do children typically begin to understand cause and effect and ask "why?" according to expected patterns of cognitive development?

• 3–5 years

• 0–1 year

• 1–2 years

• 2–3 years

Which gross motor skill is most likely to be observed in a child aged 1–2 years?

• Walks independently, begins climbing

• Rolls over, sits, crawls, stands

• Runs, jumps, kicks a ball

• Hops, skips, rides a tricycle

A 3-year-old child is able to turn pages and start drawing shapes. Which area of development does this skill belong to?

• Fine Motor Development

• Cognitive Development

• Language and Communication Development

• Gross Motor Development

Why are the expected patterns of development in children grouped into main areas and used as benchmarks in early years education and health settings?

• To help track and support children's growth and identify any developmental concerns early

• To make children compete with each other

• To ensure all children develop at the same rate

• To focus only on physical development

Which of the following is a sign of emotional development in a child aged 0-1 year?

• Begins parallel play

• Expresses basic emotions (happy, upset)

• Develops self-esteem

• Seeks approval

A parent notices their 2-year-old is beginning to understand emotions in themselves and others. According to the milestones, what stage of emotional development is this?

• 0-1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-3 years

• 3-5 years