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 Hartford, Connecticut

2 Number EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SERVICES COMPETENCY ANALYSIS Statewide Average Competencies by Highest Performing 41 Describe and implement strategies to teach children health, safety, and sanitation habits Compare the effects of gender, ethnicity, and culture on individual development during childhood Examine parenting roles across the life span Plan and implement learning activities in all curriculum areas that meet the developmental needs and learning styles of children Identify legal and ethical technological advances from conception to birth Describe and demonstrate effective employability skills Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote positive and productive relationships with children Assess the possible impacts of abuse and neglect on children and families and describe methods for prevention Demonstrate security and emergency procedures Describe the impact of heredity and environment on human growth and development during childhood Distinguish biological and environmental factors that affect the health of the child and parents Interpret interrelationships among physical, emotional, social, and intellectual aspects of human growth and development during 81 childhood. 39 Determine and demonstrate methods to establish activities, routines, and transitions Identify and implement developmentally-appropriate guidelines for behavior Plan for the nutritional needs of children Explain how society's changing economic and technological conditions influence individual growth, including parenting practices of caregivers 76 and family members. 26 Analyze alternatives to biological parenthood Describe the process for recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect Describe the roles of teamwork and leadership skills in the family, workplace, and community Describe methods to manage physical space, maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment Analyze the role of family and support systems in meeting the growth and development needs of children. 73 1

3 9 Explain the role of nurturance on the growth and development of children Identify and apply interpersonal skills that promote positive and productive relationships with children and families Explore community resources that are available to parents and families Analyze physical, emotional, social, moral, and intellectual development Analyze the effects of life events during childhood on an individual s physical and emotional development Describe communication and nurturing strategies that promote positive self-esteem in children Identify various cultural and environmental influences when assessing children's development Identify potential consequences of parenting practices for the individual, family, and society Analyze common practices and emerging research about discipline on human growth and development Determine a variety of assessment methods to observe and interpret children's growth and development Analyze the benefits of community resources and support systems for individuals and families Determine the roles and functions of individuals engaged in early childhood education childcare services, and related fields Determine methods for constructive and supportive interactions with parent/caregiver Explain the emotional factors of prenatal development and birth in relation to the health of the parents and child Identify education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in early childhood education, childcare services, and related 62 fields. 38 Develop and demonstrate a variety of teaching methods to meet individual needs of children Explain the role of communication on the growth and development of children Describe the impact of technology on individual and family resources as related to child development, parenting education, and early childhood 60 education and services. 47 Demonstrate problem-solving methods and skills used with children Summarize expectations and responsibilities of the family unit Explore career opportunities in early childhood education, childcare services occupations, and related fields Identify basic health practices and disease prevention procedures for workers and children regarding childhood illness and communicable 47 diseases. 16 Compare and contrast cultural differences in roles and responsibilities of parenting. 46 2

4 15 Assess various societal conditions that impact parenting across the life span Apply child development theories and assess their implications for educational and childcare practices Identify a variety of curriculum and instructional models Determine criteria for selecting care and services for children Identify biological processes related to prenatal development, birth, and health of child, mother, and father. 10 3

5 Performance Standard Question 1 Roles and Responsibilities of Parenting: Analyze the roles and responsibilities of parenting. Assess various societal conditions that impact parenting across the life span. Math Standard 6: Communicate precisely to others through the use of mathematical explanations and definitions. A family of four has a monthly budget of $5,000 that includes expenses for childcare. Twenty percent of that budget is used to pay childcare costs. If the family s income decreases by 20 percent due to an economic turn down how much money will be budgeted to pay for childcare (assuming the bills stay the same)? A. $800 B. $1,800 C. $2,500 D. $4,000 Assess various societal conditions that impact parenting across the life span. Math Standard 4: Apply the mathematics learned to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. According to the chart below, what percent of societal conditions relates to the hereditary determinants of health? Question 2 A. 10 percent B. 20 percent C. 50 percent D. 80 percent 4

6 Performance Standard Question 3 Performance Standard Question 4 Parenting s: Evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development. Determine criteria for selecting care and services for children. Math Standard 2: Make sense of quantities and their relationships in problem situations. A childcare center in Connecticut has enrolled 22 children. The state s licensing regulations call for a 1:4 provider/child ratio for infants, toddlers, and mixed age levels, and a 1:10 ratio for preschool (over 3) children. Seventeen of the children enrolled are under the age of 3 years old. What is the minimum number of providers the daycare center should have on duty? A. 3 providers B. 4 providers C. 5 providers D. 6 providers External Support Systems: Evaluate external support systems that provide services for parents. Explore community resources that are available to parents and families. 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. Children enrolled in a Head Start early childhood program receive A. after school programs B. bilingual education C. comprehensive services D. nutrition counseling 5

7 Performance Standard Question 5 Performance Standard Question 6 Career Paths: Analyze career paths within early childhood education, childcare services, and related fields. Explore career opportunities in early childhood education, childcare services occupations, 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. Early childhood education is a mixed career field with both licensed and unlicensed facilities often found in private homes. Establishing unions for the workers is one suggested way to A. recruit volunteers from the community B. improve overall quality and wages C. develop competitive pricing D. create cooperative care facilities Developmentally Appropriate s: Analyze developmentally appropriate practices to plan for early childhood education and childcare services. Apply child development theories and assess their implications for educational and childcare practices. When, teachers apply the Developmentally Appropriate which takes into consideration what teachers know about child development and learning, about each child as an individual, and about the social and cultural contexts each child lives in. A. planning a curriculum B. interviewing potential new staff C. developing a newsletter D. attending a conference 6

8 Apply child development theories and assess their implications for educational and childcare practices. Math Standard 6: Communicate precisely to others through the use of mathematical explanations and definitions. The schedule of a certain daycare center is shown below. Forty percent of time is allowed the children for Question 7 A. meal time B. nap time C. free play time D. learning time 7

9 Performance Standard Question 8 Performance Standard Question 9 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. Conducting circle time in sign language is considered A. a component of free play time B. guided individual activities C. an inclusionary practice D. a sensory activity Safe and Healthy Learning Environment: Plan a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Identify basic health practices and disease prevention procedures for workers and children regarding childhood illness and communicable diseases. Math Standard 3: Interpret and use stated assumptions, definitions, and previously established results in constructing arguments. Most childcare centers follow the procedure that if a child has head lice, that child will be sent home. A child named Andrew was sent home. Based on the previous information only, which of the following statements is the only one logically valid? A. Andrew does not have head lice. B. Andrew has head lice. C. Andrew may have head lice. D. Andrew cannot have head lice. 8

10 Performance Standard Positive Collaborative Relationships: Demonstrate techniques for positive collaborative relationships with children. Determine methods for constructive and supportive interactions with parent/caregiver. Math Standard 7: Examine mathematical problems to discern a pattern or structure. The staff of a childcare center invited their students, with help from their families, to develop brochures for the local ''Healthy Living'' campaign. The winning family gets to ride in the parade on a special float. Brochures were evaluated on a scale of 1 to 10 in four areas. The winning family is not able to participate in the parade. The table below summarizes the results. Complete the table and calculate the totals to determine the second place winner. Question 10 A. Brochure A B. Brochure B C. Brochure C D. Brochure D 9

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