CONNECTICUT Statewide Career & Technical Education ASSESSMENT

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1 CONNECTICUT Statewide Career & Technical Education ASSESSMENT State Department of Education Academic Office 165 Capital Avenue - Room 205 Hartford, Connecticut Early ChildhoodACCOUNTING Education and Services Sample Items by 2015 Performance Standards and Competencies State Standards

Hartford, Connecticut 06106 860-713-6764 2015 Early ChildhoodACCOUNTING

2 Early Childhood Education and Services Performance Family and Consumer Sciences Skills: Develop a common core of skills related to Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Describe the impact of technology on individual and family resources as related to child development, parenting education, and early childhood education and services. Reading Standard 6: Analyze the author s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved. Readability Average: 12.7 What can be used to update parents on their child s experiences and significant classroom events in a convenient and timely manner? Question 1 Readability Average: 11.7 Question 2 A. a center picnic B. mailing progress reports each week C. a parent teacher conference D. an electronic weekly newsletter Describe the impact of technology on individual and family resources as related to child development, parenting education, and early childhood education and services. Math Standard 5: Consider the available tools when solving a mathematical problem. Which of the following software would be used to maintain records, such as health and contact information, for children in a child care center? A. statistical B. presentation C. database D. word processing 1

Reading Standard 6: Analyze the author s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.

3 Performance Factors Affecting Human Growth and Development: Analyze conditions that influence human growth and development during childhood. Explain how society's changing economic and technological conditions influence individual growth, including parenting practices of caregivers and family members. Reading Standard 8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. Readability Average: 12.8 Preschool children of families living at or below the poverty line are found to have lower Question 3 A. height and weight B. gross and fine motor skills C. music and art appreciation D. language and communication skills Performance Strategies for Promoting Growth and Development: Analyze strengths that promote growth and development during childhood. Analyze the role of family and support systems in meeting the growth and development needs of children. Reading Standard 2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms. Readability Average: 12.6 Which of the following contributes to the success of family programs that are offered by early childhood centers? Question 4 A. staff training and family contacts B. parent education and family involvement C. program and parent evaluations D. child and center assessments 2

Reading Standard 8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other

4 Performance Roles and Responsibilities of Parenting: Analyze the roles and responsibilities of parenting. Compare and contrast cultural differences in roles and responsibilities of parenting. Reading Standard 1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the accounts. Readability Average: 12.3 A parent's role may be different in various cultures. What should a child care professional do when orientating immigrant families or guardians to an early childhood program? Question 5 A. welcome the family in their native language B. express the desire to collaborate as the family s partner C. explain the amount of involvement expected D. display multicultural toys and maps Performance Parenting Practices: Evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development. Determine criteria for selecting care and services for children. Reading Standard 4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades texts and topics. Readability Average: 11.3 In the state of Connecticut, one to ten is the mandated staffing ratio and group size when providing child care for Question 6 A. infants B. 1 to 2-year-olds C. 3-year-olds D. 4-year-olds Performance External Support Systems: Evaluate external support systems that provide services for parents. Explore community resources that are available to parents and families. Reading Standard 10: Read and comprehend science/technical texts in grades 11-CCR (college career readiness) text complexity band independently and proficiently. Readability Average: 12.2 A child care resource agency offers Question 7 A. information about the quality of child care centers B. early reading programs for young children C. research documents on affordable child care D. access to health care subsidies 3

accounts. Readability Average: 12.3 A parent's role may be different in various cultures.

5 Performance Pre-Parenting Factors: Analyze physical and emotional factors related to beginning the parenting process. Identify legal and ethical technological advances from conception to birth. Reading Standard 2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms. Readability Average: 12.9 A prenatal test that is performed to determine if a developing fetus has a birth defect is called Question 8 A. amniocentesis B. x-ray C. glucose tolerance test D. caesarian section Performance Career Paths: Analyze career paths within early childhood education, childcare services, and related fields. Determine the roles and functions of individuals engaged in early childhood education childcare services, and related fields. Reading Standard 10: Read and comprehend science/technical texts in grades 11-CCR (college career readiness) text complexity band independently and proficiently. Readability Average: 11.7 A is responsible for ensuring the staff of a child care center are properly trained. Question 9 A. head teacher B. teacher assistant C. director D. CDA candidate Determine the roles and functions of individuals engaged in early childhood education childcare services, and related fields. Math Standard 1: Explain the meaning of a problem and look for entry points to its solution. Readability Average: 12.6 Calculate the total cost of a piece of equipment for a child care center when the retail price is $3,695 and is 25 percent off, with 6 percent as the sales tax, and $55 for delivery charges. A. $2, Question 10 B. $2, C. $2, D. $3,

terms. Readability Average: 12.9 A prenatal test that is performed to determine if a developing fetus has a birth defect is called Question 8 A. amniocentesis B. x-ray C. glucose tolerance test D.

6 Performance Integration of Curriculum: Demonstrate integration of curriculum and instruction to meet children s developmental needs and interests. Identify a variety of curriculum and instructional models. Reading Standards 8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. Readability Average: 11.3 What government program helps to create healthy development in lowincome children ages three to five? Question 11 A. Head Start B. Montessori C. Reggio Emilia D. Child Development Associates Performance Safe and Healthy Learning Environment: Plan a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Demonstrate security and emergency procedures. Reading Standards 4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades texts and topics. Readability Average: 12.9 The attendance report and parent contacts must be provided during Question 12 A. a practice drill B. parent teacher conferences C. outdoor recess D. curriculum building seminars 5

Reading Standards 8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other

7 Answer Key for Sample Items 1 D 7 A 2 C 8 A 3 D 9 C 4 B 10 C 5 B 11 A 6 D 12 A 6

CONNECTICUT Statewide Career & Technical Education ASSESSMENT

CONNECTICUT Statewide Career & Technical Education ASSESSMENT State Department of Education Academic Office 165 Capital Avenue - Room 205 Hartford, Connecticut 06106 860-713-6764 2015 Medical Careers Education