Curriculum
High-Scope
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100

Which of the following is NOT typically a core component of the preschool curriculum?
a. Social-emotional development
b. Physical development and motor skills
c. Language and literacy development
d. Advanced algebra concepts

d. Advanced algebra concepts

100

What is the primary focus of the High-Scope preschool curriculum?
a. Structured teacher-led activities
b. Child-initiated learning experiences
c. Rote memorisation of academic concepts
d. Passive observation of the environment

b. Child-initiated learning experiences

100

Which language content area does the High Scope approach emphasize for preschoolers?
a. Advanced syntax and sentence structure
b. Formal academic writing skills
c. Comprehension of complex literary works
d. Vocabulary related to daily experiences and interests

d. Vocabulary related to daily experiences and interests

100

In the High Scope approach, what is the main purpose of introducing children to "The Physical World" in social studies?
a. To prepare them for advanced physics
b. To teach them about climate change
c. To help them understand their immediate surroundings and geography
d. To focus solely on map-reading skills

c. To help them understand their immediate surroundings and geography

100

Which of the following materials would be LEAST likely to be found in a High Scope preschool art area?
a. Natural materials like leaves and pebbles
b. Recycled materials such as cardboard tubes and fabric scraps
c. Pre-made craft kits with step-by-step instructions
d. Open-ended materials like clay and wire

c. Pre-made craft kits with step-by-step instructions

200

In preschool curriculum design, what does DAP stand for?
a. Diverse Academic Planning
b. Developmentally Appropriate Practice
c. Direct Assessment Protocol
d. Daily Activity Program

b. Developmentally Appropriate Practice

200

In the High-Scope curriculum, what is the "Plan-Do-Review" sequence?
a. A method for teachers to plan and evaluate lessons
b. A daily routine for children to plan activities, carry them out and reflect
c. A system for organizing classroom materials
d. A strategy for parent-teacher communication

b. A daily routine for children to plan activities, carry them out and reflect

200

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the High Scope preschool science curriculum?
a. Memorizing scientific facts
b. Conducting complex experiments
c. Encouraging active exploration and inquiry
d. Preparing for standardized science tests

c. Encouraging active exploration and inquiry

200

Which of the following activities best aligns with the High Scope approach to teaching measurement in preschool?
a. Memorizing the names of different units of measurement
b. Comparing the lengths of objects using non-standard units like blocks
c. Learning to read a ruler accurately
d. Calculating the area of complex shapes

b. Comparing the lengths of objects using non-standard units like blocks

200

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of incorporating technology in the High Scope preschool curriculum?
a. To replace traditional learning methods entirely
b. To enhance and support children's learning experiences
c. To prepare children for future careers in technology
d. To reduce the workload of teachers in the classroom

b. To enhance and support children's learning experiences

300

Which learning approach is most commonly used in preschool settings to promote hands-on exploration and discovery?
a. Lecture-based instruction
b. Rote memorisation
c. Play-based learning
d. Standardised testing

c. Play-based learning

300

Which of the following is NOT one of the key developmental indicators (KDIs) in the High-Scope curriculum?
a. Approaches to learning
b. Social and emotional development
c. Physical development and health
d. Religious and spiritual growth

d. Religious and spiritual growth

300

In the High Scope curriculum, what role does the teacher play in children's creative arts experiences?
a. Directive instructor who demonstrates proper techniques
b. Passive observer who does not intervene in children's art-making
c. Active participant who creates alongside the children
d. A supportive facilitator who provides materials and encourages exploration

d. A supportive facilitator who provides materials and encourages exploration

300

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the High Scope preschool science content?
a. Observing and describing natural phenomena
b. Classifying objects based on their properties
c. Memorizing the periodic table of elements
d. Exploring cause and effect relationships

c. Memorizing the periodic table of elements

300

How does the High Scope curriculum typically address the concept of "Time" for preschoolers?
a. By teaching complex historical timelines
b. Through abstract discussions about the nature of time
c. By focusing on daily routines and seasonal changes
d. By introducing advanced time management techniques

c. By focusing on daily routines and seasonal changes

400

Which of the following assessment methods is most appropriate for evaluating preschool children's progress?
a. Observation and documentation of play
b. Timed written exams
c. Peer evaluations
d. Graded homework assignments

a. Observation and documentation of play

400

How does the High-Scope curriculum approach adult-child interactions?
a. Adults should use scaffolding techniques to support children's learning
b. Children should be left alone to learn independently
c. Adults should always lead and direct children's activities
d. Interactions should be minimal to avoid interfering with natural development

a. Adults should use scaffolding techniques to support children's learning

400

Which of the following is NOT typically a goal of cookery activities in the High Scope curriculum?
a. Preparing children for professional culinary careers
b. Fostering mathematical thinking
c. Developing fine motor skills
d. Promoting social interaction and cooperation

a. Preparing children for professional culinary careers

400

_______________ the high-scope approach will incorporate storytelling in language development.
a. By focusing exclusively on teacher-read stories
b. By discouraging imaginative play
c. By promoting child-created narratives and dramatic play
d. Emphasizing silent reading activities

c. By promoting child-created narratives and dramatic play

400

How does the High Scope curriculum integrate literacy into cookery activities?
a. By having children write detailed recipes
b. Through reading and following simple picture recipes
c. By excluding any written materials from cooking
d. Through memorization of complex culinary terms

b. Through reading and following simple picture recipes

500

Which theorist's work is often cited in support of play-based learning in preschool curricula?
a. B.F. Skinner
b. Sigmund Freud
c. Jean Piaget
d. Ivan Pavlov

c. Jean Piaget

500

What role does assessment play in the High-Scope curriculum?
a. Standardized tests are used to measure academic achievement
b. Children are graded on their performance in specific subject areas
c. Ongoing observational assessment is used to support children's development
d. Assessment is not considered important in early childhood education

c. Ongoing observational assessment is used to support children's development

500

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main content areas in the High Scope preschool mathematics curriculum?
a. Number and Operations
b. Geometry and Spatial Relations
c. Measurement
d. Calculus

d. Calculus

500

The key characteristic of the High Scope approach to music and movement in preschool is to?
a. Emphasize on formal music theory instruction
b. Encourage children to create their own songs and dance movements
c. Limit music activities to listening and singing along with recordings
d. Focus on perfecting performances for parent showcases

b. Encourage children to create their own songs and dance movements

500

_____________________ is a key component of the High Scope preschool approach to language development.
a. Encouraging child-initiated learning experiences
b. Emphasizing rote memorisation of vocabulary
c. Limiting exposure to diverse language environments
d. Focusing solely on written language skills

a. Encouraging child-initiated learning experiences