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CDA 5Child DevelopmentAssociate
1 PageCDA - 5Question 1As a teacher, you know you should ask the children questions that are open-ended. Whichof the below is an open-ended question?What color is your hat?How was your day?Can you tell me about your picture?How many blocks do you have?Correct Answer:Can you tell me about your picture? - The question, "Can you tell me about yourpicture?" invites the child to use full sentences, describe something he has created andthere are many ways he can answer. While "How many blocks do you have?" can bevaluable when learning to count, it is not an open-ended question in that it has one correctanswer. "How was your day?" while showing caring for the child, can, depending on thechild, limit their possible responses to "fine", "good" and other one word answers. Youcould rephrase that question as, "Tell me all about your day!" and the child will then beencouraged to elaborate when answering.
2 PageCDA - 5Question 2You are going crazy! Getting dressed to go out for recess in the winter is takingforever! You have to help each child and by the time everyone gets dressed, it’s almosttime to come back in.What is something you could do to help with this situation?During the winter, don't go outside. Use the multi-purpose room instead.Incorporate learning to get dressed for winter weather into your lesson planning.Put their coats on for them, it’s much faster and you don't waste any valuable time.There really is nothing you can do, getting dressed at this age takes time.Correct Answer:Incorporate learning to get dressed for winter weather into your lesson planning.- Developing a sense of independence is a valuable skill for preschoolers. You can makeit fun for them by adding this activity to your lesson planning. Be creative! Develop funways to have the students learn to dress themselves and have fun while doing it!
3 PageCDA - 5Question 3You are concerned about Quincy's recent behavior. He has been crying more often andhitting the other children. You are keeping anecdotal notes so you can contact his motherwith examples of his behavior.Which of the following is NOT an acceptable written observation?Quincy cried during lunch. He stated he did not want to eat his sandwich.Quincy hit another child today during circle time.Quincy kicked Adam today because he wanted the truck Adam had.Quincy slept longer than usual today at naptime. He stated he did not want to get upand asked to stay on his cot.Correct Answer:Quincy kicked Adam today because he wanted the truck Adam had. - When keepinganecdotal records, it is important to keep your interpretations out of the notes. Write onlythe child's behaviors and not the perceived emotions.
4 PageCDA - 5Question 4Sam's parents are divorced and Sam's father has called you, he's angry because he doesn'tknow what Sam is doing at school and feels out of the loop when it comes to special eventsbecause his ex-wife does not share the information that goes home.What can you do to help in this situation?Nothing. This is a domestic situation and you must stay out of it.Tell Sam's mother she is supposed to be sharing the information you send home, thatit’s not just for her.Remind Sam when special events are going on so he can tell his father.Create a special folder with copies of all Sam's important paperwork and samples ofhis artwork and projects. Sam's father can stop by and pick it up at his convenienceand get all the same information the other parents are getting.Correct Answer:Create a special folder with copies of all Sam's important paperwork and samples ofhis artwork and projects. Sam's father can stop by and pick it up at his convenienceand get all the same information the other parents are getting. - While divorcesituations can be tricky to navigate, the best rule of thumb is to avoid making judgementcalls or choosing sides, instead treat both parents equally and do what it takes to allowthem both to be a part of your classroom community. Allowing Sam's father to receive theinformation you share with his mother, will allow Sam's father to be a part of Sam'seducation. Doing what is in the best interest of the child should always be your motivation.
5 PageCDA - 5Question 5Which of the below is a "positively worded directive"?I need you to stop that.Please don't run.Using your walking feet will keep you safe.Don't hit your friends.Correct Answer:Using your walking feet will keep you safe. - When helping children to learn to makepositive choices, it’s important to speak to them in positive tones andstatements. Remember to use a soft and steady but firm voice and make positivecomments. Avoid using "Don't" and "I need".
6 PageCDA - 5Question 6When learning to wash their hands, children should be shown how to:Use warm water and liquid soap to lather and rinse their hand and paper towels to drythem.Use cold water and any kind of soap to lather their hands and paper towels to drythem.Use hot water and soap to lather for three minutes and then dry hands.Run hands under water for a long time then dry with paper towels.Correct Answer:Use warm water and liquid soap to lather and rinse their hand and paper towels todry them. - Most children love water and will be receptive to learning to wash their handsafter toileting and before meals. Help them to regulate the water temperature so they donot get burned (most preschools have their water heaters set so that this is not a possibility,but it’s always important to check.), then help them wet their hands and use liquid soap tolather, rinsing after hands are fully washed. Using paper towels reduces the risk of sharinggerms that can sit on a hand towel.
7 PageCDA - 5Question 7Which of the below is a subjective observation?John built a 10 block tower.Jason wanted John's tower to fall down.Christopher counted to 21.Lisa used alternate feet when climbing the stairs.Correct Answer:Jason wanted John's tower to fall down. - While it may appear that is what Jasonwanted, a good observer does not make that assumption.
8 PageCDA - 5Question 8Which of the below is the most healthy snack choice:Apples and milkOrange juice and crackersPretzels and apple juiceJello and grape juiceCorrect Answer:Apples and milk - It can be difficult, with all the conflicting information on nutrition, tochoose the healthiest snacks. It’s best to keep in mind the best choices will be sugar-free(refined and sugar substitutes) and natural. Fruit is wonderful, but fruit juices, includingorange juice can be very high in sugar.
9 PageCDA - 5Question 9Paul, age 3, has been having regular temper tantrums for the last few weeks. Tom and hisco-teacher have tried placating Paul at various times during these tantrums. Paul refuses tobe comforted and continues screaming and striking out at caregivers. Tom notices thatPaul's tantrums usually occur about the same time each day. In this situation, which wouldbe best practice?Make observations about the situations Paul is in at the times of his tantrums to findthe cause.Ask Paul's parents to keep him at home until he outgrows his tantrums.Keep Paul from participating in the center's activities until he learns to control histemper.Tom should keep Paul separated from the class for a whole day to see if he has anytantrums while he is alone.Correct Answer:Make observations about the situations Paul is in at the times of his tantrums to findthe cause. - Since the tantrums seem to be occurring at about the same time each day,Tom should try to find out what is triggering Paul's tantrums. Paul may not be able toarticulate what is causing him to lose control of his temper. While Paul is having a tantrum,Tom can remove him from the group and let his co-teacher take the lead. This will give Paultime to calm down and not disrupt the program. Paul's parents should be told about thetantrums and asked for insights to help Paul while in care.
10 P a g eCDA - 5Question 10You want to be sure you are creating an atmosphere in your classroom that promotesfrequent and extended conversation.Which of the below can you do to facilitate this?Talk to the children all the time.Engage children and other adults in meaningful exchanges.Read to the children at least once a day.When one child asks another a question, answer for the child so they can see howthey should be doing it.Correct Answer:Engage children and other adults in meaningful exchanges. - The key is not to do itfor them, but to model conversational skills for them and engage them in back and forth thatwill help them learn to extend their conversational skills.
11 P a g eCDA - 5Question 11When planning materials for use in your classroom, it is important to:Assure there are sufficient blocks in your block area for several students to play at thesame time.You rotate materials as needs and interests change.There are duplicates of the more popular toys.All the aboveCorrect Answer:All the above. - When planning materials for your classroom it is important to anticipatethat certain toys/materials will be more popular and have duplicates to avoid issues whilestill teaching children the value of sharing. You should be able to switch out toys/materialswhen they become less inviting to students and have sufficient materials in the larger areas,like your block center, for several children to be successful: meaning several children canbuild a tower or a bridge without running out of materials.
12 P a g eCDA - 5Question 12Greeting parents by name will help you to:Develop a positive relationship with your students’ families.Be sure you send each child home with the right person every day.Establish that you are the teacher and they are just visitors.Remember your students’ names.Correct Answer:Develop a positive relationship with your students’ families. - Learning the names ofthe family members who drop off and pick up and who are in the lives of your students willhelp you begin to develop relationships with them.
13 P a g eCDA - 5Question 13When observing your students, you should focus on:How they interact with other students.How they handle new situations and experiences.Their development of cognitive skills.All the above.Correct Answer:All the above. - When observing children, it’s important to take the whole child intoaccount. How they interact with their environment is as important as the cognitivedevelopment they are showing. A child may be developing at or above age-levelcognitively, however, if he is unable to interact successfully with his peers he may developbehavioral concerns. Being aware of, and addressing, any issues the child may have willbetter support the child through his preschool years.
14 P a g eCDA - 5Question 14Which is the best procedure for observing and documenting a child'sdevelopmental/educational progress?Add subjective judgments to observationsCompare the child to others in the program.Record interpretations of behaviors.Record only behavioral statements.Correct Answer:Record only behavioral statements. - Behavioral statements should be objective andrecorded without comparisons or bias. A statement such as, "Tommy put one block on topof another" is more informative than "Tommy likes playing with blocks." Behavioralobservations should be recorded on a regular basis to note progress and potential areas forinstruction.
15 P a g eCDA - 5Question 15During center time, you allow the children to move freely between several centers. Duringthis time you should:Talk with your assistant about what you plan to do next.Meet with your director regarding a concern you have.Move among the centers, talking with students.Take a break so you can be ready to teach the next lesson.Correct Answer:Move among the centers, talking with students. - During your center time, students canchoose their activities and this is a valuable time for you to move freely among them, giveencouragement and interact with your students. This open ended time allows you tospend extra time with students who might need your attention or assess children while theyinteract with their peers.
16 P a g eCDA - 5Question 16You notice the bookshelf in your classroom is splintered. This is a concern because:You want the classroom to look nice at all times.The children could get splinters when coming in contact with the bookshelf.It could fall apart.Your director has stated there is no money in the budget for new furniture.Correct Answer:The children could get splinters when coming in contact with the bookshelf. - It isimportant to be aware of your environment and to assure that all materials in the classroom,including the furniture, is free from wear and tear that could pose a risk to yourstudents. Splintering wood can cause children to get splinters or even scrapes and cuts.
17 P a g eCDA - 5Question 17Your emergency contact list should include:Parents phone numbers and poison control.Emergency contact information for each student, poison control and local emergencynumbers.Local emergency numbers and poison control.Parents phone numbers and local emergency phone numbers.Correct Answer:Emergency contact information for each student, poison control and localemergency numbers. - It is important, in the case of an emergency, you have access toyour students' emergency contacts, poison control and all local emergency numbers (in thecase it is not 911). If you are truly faced with an emergency situation, you will not have thetime to search for these numbers while safely providing care to your students.
18 P a g eCDA - 5Question 18Which of the below is an example of "self talk"?John, I need you to help me.I am going to put these brushes in the sink so I can wash them later.I am tired today.I need you to line up.Correct Answer:I am going to put these brushes in the sink so I can wash them later. - When ateacher uses self talk, she says what she is going to do and why. She "thinks outloud". This helps her students to understand her actions and develop language skills.
19 P a g eCDA - 5Question 19Two two-year-old children in your care have been fighting over the same toy all week. Youhave tried giving each child a designated time with the toy, but they are still squabbling andcomplaining while the other is using the toy. In this situation, which would be the bestprocedure?Put the children in time-out whenever they argue.Remove the toy from the room for a period of time.Buy an identical toy so that they don't have to share.Ask the parents to send in an identical toy for each of the children.Correct Answer:Remove the toy from the room for a period of time. - Children at this age may havetrouble sharing. If you bought a new toy every time there was an argument, your practicewould soon go broke. Removing the toy for a period of time will remove the immediatecause of the argument and give you time to help the children learn to share. The two mightjust need some time to mature a bit more for the concept. Teachers can model sharing andhelp children practice sharing in other situations.
20 P a g eCDA - 5Question 20Your center doesn't serve meals, the children bring their lunch every day. You noticeseveral of the children are eating lunches that have a lot of sugar and chemicaladditives. What can you do to help the students make better choices for their lunches?Nothing, the parents pack the lunches, it is out of your control.Teach the children about healthy food choices.Take the sugary items away from the children.Tell the class what a bad choice it is to eat sugar.Correct Answer:Teach the children about healthy food choices. - Since your school does not servelunch, the children will eat what is packed for them, however, if you teach them how tomake healthy choices they can better let their parents know what they want to see in theirlunch boxes.
21 P a g eCDA - 5Question 21When writing a professional philosophy statement for CDA certification, all but which of thefollowing will most likely be included?Your personal attitudes, ideals and understanding about educating young childrenA list of documents which are necessary for maintaining a well-run programA reflection on the wide scope of responsibilities required as educators of youngchildrenYour understanding of how young children learnCorrect Answer:A list of documents which are necessary for maintaining a well-run program - Aprofessional philosophy statement will reflect your educational beliefs, understandings, andvalues. You will explain your own attitudes about teaching young children, yourunderstanding of how young children learn, and reflect on the wider scope ofresponsibilities which encompass early childhood education and educators. Documentsabout program management would be included in a different functional area.
22 P a g eCDA - 5Question 22When developing lessons for your classroom, it is important to:Turn your lesson plans in to your director.Not duplicate lessons from previous weeks.Provide for experiences that are meaningful for your students.Have five art activities a week.Correct Answer:Provide for experiences that are meaningful for your students. - When planning foryour classroom, be sure to provide activities for the students that will be meaningful tothem. A lesson on recycling won't mean much unless you provide information on their leveland give them opportunities for hands on learning.
23 P a g eCDA - 5Question 23Professional caregivers have ethical responsibilities to their peers and employers. Which ofthe following is not one of these responsibilities for this group?Follow all program policies.Attempt to effect change by positive and constructive actions.Accept a difference-denial approach.Acknowledge values of identity and culture.Correct Answer:Accept a difference-denial approach. - Educators should not adopt a difference-denialapproach which devalues or ignores differences in cultures or identities. Educators shouldvalue and become educated about cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity. Responsibilitiesto peers and supervisors include adhering to all program policies and promoting changethrough positive and constructive actions.
24 P a g eCDA - 5Question 24Competency standard II of the CDA six national standards is stated below. Which of thefollowing would be included in a professional portfolio reflecting this standard?To advance physical and intellectual competenceA self-concept activityAccommodations made for individual issuesA copy of a certification certificate for pediatric first-aidA list of professional organizations to which one belongsCorrect Answer:A self-concept activity - CDA Competency Standard II reflects the applicantscommitment to advancing physical and intellectual competency. In this section of aprofessional portfolio, the applicant would include examples of activity plans for science,math, language, the creative arts, fine-motor skills, gross-motor skills, self-concept, andsocial and emotional development. The other choices would be included in other sections ofthe portfolio.
25 P a g eCDA - 5Question 25What is the proper hand washing sequence?Wet hands, add soap, rinse, dry hands for 20 seconds, turn off water with papertowel.Wet hands for 20 seconds, add soap, wash, rinse and dry.Wet hands, add soap, wash for 20 seconds, rinse, dry, turn off water using papertowel.Wet hands, add soap, wash, rinse for 20 seconds, dry, turn off water using papertowel.Correct Answer:Wet hands, add soap, wash for 20 seconds, rinse, dry, turn off water using papertowel. - When helping children learn to properly wash their hands, help them to wet theirhands fully, add soap, wash for a full 20 seconds (some teachers have a song to help themknow how long to wash), rinse, dry off and then use a paper towel to turn off the faucet toavoid recontaminating their hands.
26 P a g eCDA - 5Question 26Billy has been acting more aggressive lately. He is having trouble sharing and takingturns. You are concerned about his behavior and think it might be related to the fact thathis mother just had a baby girl.What should you do?Nothing. Siblings are a fact of life and Billy is going to have to get used to it.Be very stern with him. Little sisters are no reason to misbehave in school.Tell his parents they need to spend more time with him.Share what you are seeing with his parents. Share some strategies with them fordealing with this big change and talk to them about how you can support them andBilly at school.Correct Answer:Share what you are seeing with his parents. Share some strategies with them fordealing with this big change and talk to them about how you can support them andBilly at school.
27 P a g eCDA - 5Question 27You have your emergency procedures posted and have talked to the kids about what to doin case of a fire. What else should you do to prepare?Conduct fire drills on a monthly basis.Have a plan for evacuation of students with disabilities.Review your fire drills as center staff to assure you are addressing any issues thatmay arise.All the above.Correct Answer:All the above. - It is important to have routine fire drills, however, you must be prepared toevacuate any students with special needs and should regularly discuss any concerns thathave arisen during your drills. It is imperative that the adults and children to be asprepared as possible should a true emergency arise.
28 P a g eCDA - 5Question 28You are rearranging your room and decide you don't have room for the library area. Youask your supervisor what you should do. Which of the following statements should be herresponse?"That is fine. The library is not an essential center.""I'd like you to have a library but I won't require you to do so.""Having a quiet area where the children can select their own books to read is anessential part of your classroom and you will need to make room for this area.""As long as you take the children to the library once a week, you should be fine."Correct Answer:"Having a quiet area where the children can select their own books to read is anessential part of your classroom and you will need to make room for this area." - Asthe supervisor's answer states, it is essential for the developing pre-reader to have a quietarea where s/he can choose a book and look at it either alone or with a friend.
29 P a g eCDA - 5Question 29A child in your class expresses an interest in panda bears, he saw one at the zoo and nowthey are his favorite animal.What can you do to help him further explore pandas?Get books from the library on pandas.Make a panda snack.Make a panda house in one of your center areas to give kids the experience of livingon a leafy mountain.All the aboveCorrect Answer:All the above - When one of your students becomes interested in a subject, it’s a greatway to build a unit or just provide extra materials for them to explore. Trying out living andeating like a panda, reading books on pandas, learning a panda song, dressing in black andwhite for a day - all these activities will encourage the children to learn more about thissubject in a fun, hands-on manner.
30 P a g eCDA - 5Question 30Sammy is learning to use the toilet and is wearing underwear now instead of diapers. Hehas several accidents a day and it’s upsetting him and causing you to spend a great deal oftime helping him to get cleaned up.What can you do?Have him sit in time out when he has an accident, this will help him to learn it’s not okto go in his pants.Leave him in his wet pants, this will make him uncomfortable and then he will want tostay dry.Talk to his parents about his accidents and suggest they put him in pull ups as an inbetween step to help him avoid any frustration with toilet training. You want hisexperience to be positive.Keep cleaning him up, this is part of the process. He can't help it.Correct Answer:Talk to his parents about his accidents and suggest they put him in pull ups as an inbetween step to help him avoid any frustration with toilet training. You want hisexperience to be positive. - If Sammy is ready to start toilet training, it is important tosupport him through the process. If you see that something is not working or he's growingfrustrated, it’s important to address it and assure he gets the encouragement and supporthe needs to feel confident about this new skill he's learning.
31 P a g eCDA - 5Question 31Which of the following allows the child to feel a sense of self-worth in your classroom:Label children's artwork.Display children's artwork at eye level.Allow children to share their artwork during circle.All the above.Correct Answer:All the above. - Allowing children to share their artwork with others allows them to feelpride in their work and develop a sense of self-worth in your classroom. You are showingthem you respect the contribution they make.
32 P a g eCDA - 5Question 32A goal of most professional development programs is to prepare teachers to take leadershiproles. According the model developed by the Teacher Leadership Exploratory Consortium,there are seven domains which describe the dimensions of teacher leadership. Which bestdescribes the following?Fostering a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and StudentLearningUsing research to create new knowledge, policies, and practices which improveteaching and learningDeveloping an inclusive environment of collective responsibility in the learninginstitution which focuses on continuous improvement in instruction and learningEstablishing policies which support the evolving nature of learning and teaching inorder to promote, design and facilitate professional learningBecoming cognizant of educational policies made at local, state, and national levels.Correct Answer:Developing an inclusive environment of collective responsibility in the learninginstitution which focuses on continuous improvement in instruction and learning - Acollaborative culture will be supportive and inclusive. A leader will promote an environmentof collegiality, trust, and respect, focusing on continuous improvement in teaching andlearning. This best describes Domain I: Fostering a Collaborative Culture to SupportEducator Development and Student Learning. Other domains relate to research,professional learning, and improvements in learning and teaching.
33 P a g eCDA - 5Question 33You read a story about a cow that types.Which of the following is an open-ended art activity that might follow the story?Provide crayons and markers and have the children draw a picture of a cow thattypes.Provide feathers, glue, construction paper, pom poms and crayons and ask thechildren to make a picture of an animal doing something silly.Provide feathers, markers and glue and have the children draw chickens that cookdinner.None of the above.Correct Answer:Provide feathers, glue, construction paper, pom poms and crayons and ask thechildren to make a picture of an animal doing something silly. - Open-ended artactivities allow the children to create what they envision and does not produce identicaloutcomes. Since it can be overwhelming to a child to just "create", you can give themparameters to help spark their imagination, but then allow them to create how they see fit.
34 P a g eCDA - 5Question 34Your children in your class create a lot of wonderful artwork. You should:Send it home every day.Display it in your classroom at the children's eye level.Have a bulletin board in the hallway for art.Throw away anything that is not claimed and looks like scribble.Correct Answer:Display it in your classroom at the children's eye level. - Display the children's art workin their classroom and at their eye level. Label with their names to help with pre-readingskills, too. The children will take great pride in seeing their art workdisplayed. Remember, scribble is a legitimate stage of development and you should honorall the children's creations.
35 P a g eCDA - 5Question 35One of your students' father asks you out on a date.What should you do?Go out on the date, what could it hurt?Tell all your friends at work about it - they will be so jealous.Politely let him know, as his child's teacher, you would like to keep the relationshipprofessional as it’s in the best interest of his child.Ask to have his child moved to another classroom so you can date him.Correct Answer:Politely let him know, as his child's teacher, you would like to keep the relationshipprofessional as it’s in the best interest of his child. - Your students' parents will, fromtime to time, make overtures of friendship with you. It’s best to remain on a professionalbasis while the student is in your school. Stay away from socializing with parents, includingsocial media, to avoid any situations that could cause you to lose your job or the family toleave the school
36 P a g eCDA - 5Question 36You have a doctor center set up in your classroom. What can you do to encourage prereading skills in this center?Have a stethoscope for them to try.Provide gauze and bandages for them to play with.Have a doctor's coat to try on.Have a few clip boards and "patient information" sheets for the patients to fill out.Correct Answer:Have a few clip boards and "patient information" sheets for the patients to fill out. Children love to try out what they see adults doing and adding writing to any center is awonderful way to get them ready to read. Put a "Doctor's Office" sign on your center, havethem write down what the patient says is wrong with them, fill out their name and age on aninformation sheet or write prescriptions for medicine to help their patients get better. Thekids will love this added component to your centers.
37 P a g eCDA - 5Question 37Outlet covers should be used:In the toddler room but are not required in the preschool room.In all of your centers because children spend a lot of time there.In all outlets in your classroom.In all outlets in your classroom lower than four feet off the ground.Correct Ans
Sep 08, 2018 · the child's behaviors and not the perceived emotions. 4 . 5 Question 4 Sam's parents are divorced and Sam's father has called you, he's angry because he doesn't know what Sam is doing at school and feels out of the loop when it comes to special events because h
