Question 1

Ms. Silman proposes that children learn how to read best when they are taught to examine the overall meaning of words, rather than breaking down each word into its smallest component. She encourages her students to guess at the meaning of words they do not know, based on the context of the word within the poem or story. Which of the following does Ms. Silman practice in her classroom?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Silman's approach to teaching reading focuses on the overall meaning of words and using context to guess at the meaning of unfamiliar words, which aligns with a whole-language approach to reading. Phonics-based reading involves breaking down each word into its smallest components and using letter-sound relationships to decode words, while sight words-based reading focuses on memorizing common words by sight. Literacy-based rating is not a recognized approach to teaching reading.

Question 2

What approach to teaching reading advocates teaching children by breaking down words into their component sounds and then putting the sounds together into words?

Accepted Answer

The approach of breaking down words into their component sounds and then putting the sounds together is called phonics. Therefore, the correct option is D.

Question 3

What condition that interferes with learning to read includes difficulty sounding out letters, difficulty learning to spell words and a tendency to misperceive the order of letters in words?

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question is characteristic of dyslexia, a learning disorder that specifically affects reading skills.

Question 4

In many Asian countries, it is believed that educational success is derived mainly from ____; in contrast, Australian culture tends to believe that educational success is due mainly to ____.

Accepted Answer

In many Asian countries, it is believed that educational success is derived mainly from innate ability, while in contrast, Australian culture tends to believe that educational success is due mainly to hard work.

Question 5

In order to read, you have to recognise that letters are ____, and match a ____ to each letter or letter combination.

Accepted Answer

Reading involves recognizing that letters are symbols of speech sounds and then matching those symbols with their corresponding sounds. This is known as phonemic awareness and is crucial for learning to read.

Question 6

From toddlerhood through middle childhood, the development of math skills follows a path parallel to the development of ____ and ____.

Accepted Answer

Language and reading skills are closely linked to math skills in early childhood development. As children's language and literacy abilities develop, so do their math skills.

Question 7

Would you say that the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Observational Research in Europe (ADORE) study made a significant contribution to this area of research? Why or why not? What was one finding?

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Question 8

Overall, in developing countries, approximately what percentage of children do not attend primary school?

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, approximately 18% of children in developing countries do not attend primary school. This figure reflects the challenges and disparities in access to education in these regions.

Question 9

What are two possible causes of ADHD?

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Question 10

Children almost everywhere learn to read, usually beginning around age ____, when they enter school.

Accepted Answer

Children typically begin formal education and learn to read around ages 5 or 6 when they enter kindergarten or first grade.

Question 11

Which of the following regions has the highest primary school attendance?

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Question 12

What percentage of girls aged 6-10 in sub-Saharan Africa do not attend school?

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Question 13

What is the Flynn effect and what is its cause?

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Question 14

The phonics approach advocates ____.

Accepted Answer

The phonics approach is based on teaching children by breaking down words into their component sounds and then putting the sounds together into words.

Question 15

What is the term that refers to an individual's ability to understand the meaning of numbers?

Accepted Answer

Numeracy refers to an individual's ability to understand and use numbers, while literacy refers to the ability to read and write. Arithmetic is a specific branch of mathematics that deals with operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Numerology is a belief system in which numbers have mystical and divine significance. Therefore, the correct term that refers to an individual's ability to understand the meaning of numbers is numeracy.

Question 16

Which of the following best reflects collectivistic cultural beliefs in education?

Accepted Answer

Collectivistic cultural beliefs prioritize group goals, cooperation, and interdependence. In education, this is reflected in children often working in groups, with more advanced peers helping those who need assistance. The focus is on the group's success rather than on individual achievement.

Question 17

Metamemory advances significantly in middle childhood; however, children as young as 5 or 6 have some rudimentary grasp of metamemory. Give an example of what a middle-school child would know about it versus what a first grader knows.

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Question 18

Which of the following best describes the primary school attendance rate of children in school for developing nations?

Accepted Answer

In developing nations, significant progress has been made in primary school enrollment, with about 80% of children attending, meaning roughly one-fifth do not attend.

Question 19

Until approximately 200 years ago, how many adults were illiterate?

Accepted Answer

Until approximately 200 years ago, most adults were illiterate. While exact statistics are difficult to determine, it is estimated that in the late 18th century, the literacy rate in Europe was only 30-40%, and even lower in other parts of the world. It wasn't until the widespread introduction of compulsory education in the 19th and 20th centuries that literacy rates began to drastically improve.

Question 20

What percentage of boys aged 6-10 in sub-Saharan Africa do not attend school?

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Quiz 7: Middle Childhood