Are you smarter than you think ? Chapter 12 review

Are You Smarter Than a kindergartener? 1,000,000 Brain Development Methods of learning Intellectual Activity Areas1 Intellectual Activity Areas2 Intellectual Activity Areas3 Intellectual Activity Areas4 Reading readiness Guiding learning Speech and language Toys and activities 500, , , ,000 50,000 25,000 10,000 5,000 2,500 1,000

Brain development / How can a parent ensure a child reaches his or her intellectual potential?

Topic 1 Answer / Offer a stimulating environment. Return

Methods of learning / When Johnny steps on a toy and hears it squeak and then does it again several times in different ways, what type of learning is this considered? When Johnny steps on a toy and hears it squeak and then does it again several times in different ways, what type of learning is this considered? / When Johnny steps on a toy and hears it squeak and then does it again several times in different ways, what type of learning is this considered? When Johnny steps on a toy and hears it squeak and then does it again several times in different ways, what type of learning is this considered?

5th Grade Topic 2 Answer / Incidental learning Return

Intellectual Activity Area 1 / As children mature, they gradually build the ability to ignore most sensory information and to concentrate on one item of interest. This ability to focus is called what? As children mature, they gradually build the ability to ignore most sensory information and to concentrate on one item of interest. This ability to focus is called what? / As children mature, they gradually build the ability to ignore most sensory information and to concentrate on one item of interest. This ability to focus is called what? As children mature, they gradually build the ability to ignore most sensory information and to concentrate on one item of interest. This ability to focus is called what?

Topic 3 Answer / Attention Return

Intellectual Activity Area 2 / Without this there would be no learning. This can affect later thought and allows children to accomplish many every day tasks. Becomes more long-term at age 3. Without this there would be no learning. This can affect later thought and allows children to accomplish many every day tasks. Becomes more long-term at age 3. / Without this there would be no learning. This can affect later thought and allows children to accomplish many every day tasks. Becomes more long-term at age 3. Without this there would be no learning. This can affect later thought and allows children to accomplish many every day tasks. Becomes more long-term at age 3.

Topic 4 Answer / Memory Return

Intellectual Activity Area 3 / The information received through the senses. This information makes connections in the brain and sparks new connections. The information received through the senses. This information makes connections in the brain and sparks new connections. / The information received through the senses. This information makes connections in the brain and sparks new connections. The information received through the senses. This information makes connections in the brain and sparks new connections.

Topic 5 Answer / Perception Return

Intellectual Activity Area 4 / Making decisions, solving problems, and choosing from different alternatives is known as what? Making decisions, solving problems, and choosing from different alternatives is known as what? / Making decisions, solving problems, and choosing from different alternatives is known as what? Making decisions, solving problems, and choosing from different alternatives is known as what?

Topic 6 Answer / Reasoning Return

Reading Readiness / Before age 3, reading readiness focuses on what? Before age 3, reading readiness focuses on what? / Before age 3, reading readiness focuses on what? Before age 3, reading readiness focuses on what?

Topic 7 Answer / Excitement about reading. (how to handle books, turn pages, associate words with reading, a sense of accomplishment in finishing a book, and choosing what to read). Return

Guiding Learning / Give 3 suggestions from the textbook for guiding children’s learning. Give 3 suggestions from the textbook for guiding children’s learning. / Give 3 suggestions from the textbook for guiding children’s learning. Give 3 suggestions from the textbook for guiding children’s learning.

Topic 8 Answer / Give time and attention / Allow time for thinking / Give only as much helps as needed / Encourage children to draw conclusions / Demonstrate how to solve problems / Model problem solving / Maintain a positive attitude / Keep explanations simple and at child’s level / Allow children to explore and discover / Help understand the world and how it works / Take frequent breaks / Give time and attention / Allow time for thinking / Give only as much helps as needed / Encourage children to draw conclusions / Demonstrate how to solve problems / Model problem solving / Maintain a positive attitude / Keep explanations simple and at child’s level / Allow children to explore and discover / Help understand the world and how it works / Take frequent breaks Return

Speech and Language / When a child mispronounces a word or sound, the best way to help correct them is to do what? When a child mispronounces a word or sound, the best way to help correct them is to do what? / When a child mispronounces a word or sound, the best way to help correct them is to do what? When a child mispronounces a word or sound, the best way to help correct them is to do what?

Topic 9 Answer / Set a good example with their own speech when speaking or answering them. Return

Toys and Activities / What are 3 considerations that one should make in selecting toys for toddlers? What are 3 considerations that one should make in selecting toys for toddlers? / What are 3 considerations that one should make in selecting toys for toddlers? What are 3 considerations that one should make in selecting toys for toddlers?

Topic 10 Answer / Is it safe? / Is it well-made and durable? / Is it easy to care for? / Does it encourage the use of a child’s imagination? / Is it colorful? / Will it be easy for the child to handle? / Is it something the child will enjoy? / Is it safe? / Is it well-made and durable? / Is it easy to care for? / Does it encourage the use of a child’s imagination? / Is it colorful? / Will it be easy for the child to handle? / Is it something the child will enjoy? Return

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$1,000,000 Question / What 2 things need to be considered for readiness to learn new skills? What 2 things need to be considered for readiness to learn new skills? / What 2 things need to be considered for readiness to learn new skills? What 2 things need to be considered for readiness to learn new skills?

1,000,000 Answer / Both intellectual and physical readiness need to be in place for children to learn new skills. Both intellectual and physical readiness need to be in place for children to learn new skills. / Both intellectual and physical readiness need to be in place for children to learn new skills. Both intellectual and physical readiness need to be in place for children to learn new skills.

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