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High scope Approach

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 43mins

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Class
Date
1.

The philosophy behind HighScope is based on child

development theory and research, originally drawing on the

work of (a)   .

2.

the High

Scope Curriculum has evolved to include the findings of

ongoing ___-developmental and brain research.

a)

physical

b)

cognitive

c)

emotional

d)

social

3.

The HighScope Curriculum draws upon the work of

developmental psychologist and educator ___,

especially the strategy of adult scaffolding — supporting

children at their current developmental level and helping them

build upon it — in a social setting where children have

opportunities to choose materials, ideas, and people to interact

within the projects they initiate.

a)

Freud

b)

Lev Vygotsky

c)

Bronfenbenner

d)

Skinner

4.

The adults working with the

children see themselves more as (a)   or partners than as

managers or supervisors.

5.

The HighScope Curriculum emphasizes passive

participatory learning.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

Active learning means

students have direct, hands-on experiences with

___, ___, ___, and ideas.

a)

people

b)

objects

c)

events

d)

tasks

7.

Children's

interests and choices are at the ___ of the

HighScope programs.

a)

heart

b)

soul

c)

mind

8.

They construct their own

knowledge through interactions with the world and

the people around them.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

In active learning settings,

adults expand children's thinking with ___

materials and ___ interactions

a)

diverse, nurturing

b)

direct, nurturing

c)

specific, nurturing

10.

The 5 Ingredients of Active Learning are

a)

Materials, Manipulation, Choice, Child language and thought & Adult scaffolding.

b)

Materials, Manipulation, Choice, Child language and thought & Child scaffolding.

c)

Materials, Manipulation, Choice, Adult language and thought & Adult scaffolding.

11.

A HighScope school ____ is divided

into well-defined interest areas that

typically include a house area, art area,

block area, toy area, and other areas that

reflect the children's interests.

a)

classroom

b)

community

c)

society

12.

Children

are able to access all facilities

independently as well as take some

(a)   for use of these areas.

13.

Young children look for uncausal links in their

experiences.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

They need opportunities to explore these situations and

come to their own conclusions.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

They need opportunities to explore these situations and

come to their own (a)   .

16.

Children conclusions, may differ from an adult’s as they are based

on limited experience.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

Having designated areas or learning corners for

___ activities and storage of classroom equipment

is an efficient and effective way of organizing, and

optimizing children’s learning experiences.

a)

specific

b)

general

c)

random

18.

Learning corners encourage children to be

independent, make decisions and solve problems. They foster

___, and creativity.

a)

experimentation

b)

curiosity

c)

shyness

d)

tiredness

19.

Learning corners discourage children to learn in ways that are

natural to them

a)

true

b)

false

20.

Learning corners allow children to work ___, in ___

groups or one-on-one with the teacher.

a)

independently, small

b)

independently, large

c)

dependently, small

d)

dependently, large

21.

Learning Corners provide

for a wide range of abilities and interests where children can

(a)   at their own rate and repeat an activity for pleasure or

reinforcement.

22.

Learning corners are ideal work spaces for children where

they can learn in simulated real-life situations.

a)

true

b)

false

23.

Learning corners do not need to be separated from each other.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

Three or more learning corners

can be set up at any given time

a)

true

b)

false

25.

How many learning corners are there?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

7

26.

This corner provides children with opportunities for

creative expression.

a)

art corner

b)

home corner

c)

library corner

27.

This corner should be equipped with material related to increasing

vocabulary and learning reading skills.

a)

Language corner

b)

Library corner

28.

This corner should provide children with

opportunities for observation and experimentation in order to

understand the world around them.

a)

Science corner

b)

art corner

c)

Language corner

29.

The Learning Corners should not be organized in the

context of the Key Learning Areas and Expected

Learning Outcomes, so that children have the

opportunity to experiment with concepts and skills

that have been introduced by the teacher.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

Young children need the comfort and (a)   of a

daily routine. They need to know what to expect

during the school day.

31.

A ___ provides a

consistent, predictable sequence of events that gives

them a sense of control over what they will be doing

during the day.

a)

daily routine

b)

timetable

c)

weekly schedule

32.

To make ___ use of the valuable time young

children spend in school, a schedule needs to be

made.

a)

optional

b)

optimal

c)

more

33.

The teacher’s tasks become more focused and

relatively easier to follow if a consistent routine is

established, and children also get used to working in

an unorganized and methodical way.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

A daily routine is important because it Makes children

feel less secure when they know what to expect, creates an

organized environment that is conductive to the learning

process, helps children learn about sequencing, helps

children understand the concept of the passage of time,

helps teachers organize themselves and helps children

realise that an activity has to be completed within a set

time-frame.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

Shared control between adults and

children is ___ to the HighScope

Curriculum.

a)

central

b)

optional

c)

typical

36.

In addition to sharing

control, adults in a HighScope classroom

participate in children's play, converse as

partners with them, focus on children's

strengths and offer them support, and

encourage children's ____.

a)

problem solving

b)

critical observation

c)

thinking

d)

eating

37.

In the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, learning is

focused on the following (a)   content areas

38.

In the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, learning is

focused on the following ___ content areas

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

12

39.

Within these content areas are ____ key developmental

indicators (KDIs).

a)

38

b)

58

c)

68

d)

48

40.

The KDIs are statements of

observable ___ that define the important

learning areas for young children.

a)

attitudes

b)

behaviors

c)

skills

d)

knowledge

41.

HighScope

teachers keep these indicators in mind when they set

up the learning environment and plan activities.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

Help teachers misinterpret what young children say and do

along a developmental continuum

a)

true

b)

false

43.

Enable teachers to maintain reasonable expectations for

young children

a)

true

b)

false

44.

HighScope assesses children's development with

comprehensive observations. HighScope teachers

record ___ anecdotes describing what children do

and say.

a)

yearly

b)

daily

c)

monthly

d)

weekly

45.

Assessment scores help the teachers

design developmentally appropriate learning

opportunities and can be used to explain children's

progress during conferences.

a)

true

b)

false

46.

We believe that authentic, observation-based assessment is the

most ____ approach to early childhood assessment because it

paints an accurate picture of children’s development and learning.

a)

inefficient

b)

effective

c)

efficient

d)

fastest

47.

With ____ tools that are streamlined for teacher and child

success, you can stay focused on what matters most, like

providing optimal, engaging, and individualized learning

experiences for your children.

a)

assessment

b)

obsevation

c)

plumbering

48.

Children construct their own knowledge of the world with the

support of intentional teachers who shape and encourage their

individual learning experiences.

a)

true

b)

false

49.

This ____ process is a trademark

of the HighScope approach and the strategic backbone for

children and adults moving successfully through life.

a)

snack time

b)

Plan-Do-Review

c)

circle time

d)

outside time

50.

This

unique dynamic of ____ control between the child and adult

lays the groundwork to actively engage young children in

learning and helps children build essential school readiness

skills

a)

independent

b)

shared

c)

power

d)

focus

51.

In a HighScope

program, teachers ____ arrange the classroom

and daily routines to develop children’s sense of

competence, support social interactions, and build a

secure community.

a)

randomly

b)

intentionally

c)

unintentionally

d)

carefully

52.

Children learn and thrive when they are emotionally

secure and socially connected to others. That’s why we

focus on the important ___ and emotional

development of young children.

a)

social

b)

personal

c)

cognitive

d)

language

53.

Our ___ steps for conflict resolution

allow teachers to build children’s language skills as they

work through a conflict.

a)

four

b)

six

c)

seven

d)

five

54.

As children gain control over

their emotions and thoughts, their thinking and

interactions become intentional — leading to better

executive function skills — a key predictor of _____

success

a)

community

b)

society

c)

home

d)

school

55.

In an early childhood classroom, it’s not unusual

to have children whose first language is one other

than English.

a)

true

b)

false

56.

In HighScope classrooms, adults

discourage children to communicate regardless of

which language they use, and acknowledge and

support all verbal and non-verbal modes of

communication.

a)

true

b)

false

57.

Because families and cultures play less important

roles in young children’s development,

HighScope teachers strive to understand

children’s home cultures and create classroom

environments that reflect children’s home and

community.

a)

true

b)

false

58.

Adults model respect for diversity,

empowering children to act confidently and

with respect for others

a)

true

b)

false

59.

Developing a warm, supportive relationship with parents is

key to building strong family engagement. HighScope teachers

realize that parents are their child’s___ teachers and work to

communicate openly and ___ with parents.

a)

first, collaboratively

b)

second, secretly

60.

We

offer a variety of resources to help educators partner with

parents and involve them in children’s learning. ____ active

learning at home!

a)

Extend

b)

Focus

c)

Sharp

d)

Intend

61.

HighScope’s early childhood curriculum promotes children’s

_____ and provides lasting benefits into

adulthood.

a)

development and learning

b)

care and learning

c)

growth and development

62.

Teachers using the HighScope Curriculum work in partnership with

parents and other family members to promote children’s learning.

a)

true

b)

false

63.

They provide information about the curriculum and early learning,

invite ____ members to participate in classroom activities and

parent workshops, discuss children’s progress, and share ideas for

extending classroom learning in the home.

a)

family

b)

school

c)

council

64.

The HighScope Curriculum

includes learning objectives, effective adult interaction

strategies, and assessment measures that help programs

ensure a high-quality experience for ___ learners.

a)

few

b)

many

c)

all

d)

some

65.

Research proves, that inactive learning is the key to positive child

outcomes and school readiness.

a)

true

b)

false

66.

Play-based, child-centered, and grounded in research, the

HighScope Curriculum features active learning at its core.

a)

true

b)

false

67.

HighScope’s active learning approach focuses

on children’s __________, allowing

teachers to individualize learning for children

with a broad range of abilities — including

those with special needs.

a)

weakness and inabilities

b)

strengths and abilities

c)

ground realities

68.

Unlike some

approaches where learning is sequenced across

activities, HighScope sequences learning

within activities so teachers are able to tailor

their interactions to each child’s ______________.

a)

zone of

proximal development

b)

cognitive development

c)

ecological development

69.

The daily routine should be displayed using

symbols/pictures for each activity, so that children, who

are not yet reading can understand it

a)

true

b)

false

70.

Dua/National anthem is a part of daily routine?

a)

true

b)

false

71.

Reinforce children’s play as the ____ mechanism for

learning

a)

primary

b)

secondary

72.

Allow teachers to be more knowledgeable and

intentional in their daily planning for individual children

and the class

a)

true

b)

false

73.

Rely on HighScope for the _____ quality insight and results you

need

a)

moderate

b)

highest

c)

lowest

d)

normal

74.

The HighScope early childhood

education approach, used

in preschool, kindergarten, childcare,

or elementary school settings, was

developed in ___ , in the ___.

It is now common there and in some

other countries.

a)

Michigan,1960s

b)

USA,1970s

c)

UK,1980s

d)

Germany,1940s