Standard 2: DAP

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What does the term "Developmentally Appropriate Practice" (DAP) mean?
a) Teaching based on state-mandated assessments
b) Instruction that is age-appropriate, individually appropriate, and culturally appropriate
c) A standardized curriculum for all children regardless of ability
d) A focus only on academic skills

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b) Instruction that is age-appropriate, individually appropriate, and culturally appropriate

Front

Which of the following is NOT a key component of DAP?
a) Knowing what is age-appropriate for children
b) Understanding individual differences and needs
c) Planning activities based only on teacher preferences
d) Considering cultural and family backgrounds

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c) Planning activities based only on teacher preferences

Front

Why is play considered an essential part of DAP?
a) It helps teachers manage classroom behavior
b) It is a natural way for children to learn and develop skills
c) It reduces the need for structured learning activities
d) It only benefits social development, not academics

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b) It is a natural way for children to learn and develop skills

Front

Which of the following activities best aligns with DAP for preschoolers?
a) Memorizing and reciting multiplication tables
b) Sitting quietly for a 45-minute lecture on letters and numbers
c) Engaging in hands-on activities, songs, and storytelling
d) Completing worksheets for most of the day

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c) Engaging in hands-on activities, songs, and storytelling

Front

Which teacher behavior best reflects DAP principles?
a) Expecting all children to reach the same developmental milestones at the same time
b) Adapting lessons to meet the needs and interests of each child
c) Using the same teaching strategies for all students regardless of background
d) Relying primarily on worksheets and flashcards for instruction

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b) Adapting lessons to meet the needs and interests of each child

Front

What is the primary goal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)?
a) To create national standardized tests for young children
b) To promote high-quality early childhood education through research, policy, and practice
c) To replace public school education with private preschool programs
d) To focus on secondary education rather than early childhood education

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b) To promote high-quality early childhood education through research, policy, and practice

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Which of the following best describes NAEYC’s definition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)?

a) A teaching approach based solely on academic achievement
b) A standardized curriculum that all children follow
c) Teaching based on what is age-appropriate, individually appropriate, and culturally relevant
d) A method that requires young children to master skills at the same time

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c) Teaching based on what is age-appropriate, individually appropriate, and culturally relevant

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NAEYC states that play is an essential part of early childhood education because:
a) It allows teachers to take a break from instruction
b) It supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
c) It is less structured and requires minimal teacher involvement
d) It prevents children from engaging in academic learning

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b) It supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development

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NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct emphasizes:
a) The importance of standardized testing in preschool
b) The responsibilities of early childhood professionals to children, families, colleagues, and society
c) The need for strict discipline in early childhood programs
d) The elimination of play in early learning environments

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b) The responsibilities of early childhood professionals to children, families, colleagues, and society

Front

According to NAEYC, which of the following is the best way to assess young children?
a) Observation, documentation, and authentic assessments integrated into daily activities
b) High-pressure standardized testing
c) Weekly written exams with multiple-choice questions
d) A single test at the end of the year

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a) Observation, documentation, and authentic assessments integrated into daily activities