Which of the following is NOT a benefit of developing scientific inquiry skills in early childhood?Knowing a variety of scientific formulas by heartBetter understanding the environment one lives inImproving classification, comparison and inference skillsDeveloping patience while observing phenomena

Which of the following activities supports the development of scientific inquiry skills in mixed-age groupings?

Which of the following activities supports the development of scientific inquiry skills in mixed-age groupings? Some children dig in the garden; others pull weeds, plant seeds or keep journals. Some children identify numbers; others count as they take that many jumps. Some children read books about different cultures; others draw clothing designs based on traditional outfits in other cultures. Some children use nontoxic finger paint; others use bristle brushes and acrylics.

Which of the following describes a benefit of developing mathematical thinking in early childhood? Becoming more confident in navigating one’s physical environment Developing scientific inquiry skills and stimulating curiosity Developing reasoning skills and increasing comprehension All of the above

Which of the following statements describes a benefit of developing approaches to learning in early childhood?Deepening specific domain knowledgeLearning ways to respond to new situationsPushing through challenges or finding alternate solutionsSubmitting to authority during decision making

Which acquired technique helps give scientific and professional character to the role of an early childhood educator? a. observation b. collegiality c. abstraction d. subjectivity