Exam Preview for 31556: Coding with Pre-Readers: Yes You Can! June

Coding with Pre-Readers: Yes You Can!

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1. According to Google, what is coding? Providing coded instructions for the automatic performance of a particular task Using a computer screen to develop a software program Using zeroes and ones to write in a computer's "language" Creating a website
2. Why is it important to teach children computer skills, including coding, in this day and age? Children would rather be playing computer games than talking to their peers Putting a student in front of a computer is a lot easier than direct instruction It's best to limit children's physical movement in the classroom The majority of future jobs will require technology skills
3. What is the most developmentally appropriate way to teach coding to the youngest learners? iPad apps that require reading skills Computer-based coding games that require manipulation of a mouse or trackpad Unplugged coding games There is no developmentally appropriate way to teach coding to young learner
4. In what way are unplugged coding games better for children's health? It limits screen time Children aren't required to speak, so it preserves their vocal cords It limits their physical movement in the classroom Children are required to work alone, building independent play skills
5. Coding allows students the opportunity to use their imagination in what way? Students get to send the programmable robots to any spot they choose Students can use programs such as Scratch Jr. to author stories Students get to create costumes for the programmable robots Students get to make robots in their classroom
6. How does coding education enhance problem-solving skills? Students are faced with a problem, but also tasked with designing the method to solve it Coding education does not enhance problem-solving skills Getting the answer wrong when coding means the student loses The teacher isn't there to help the student
7. What domains does coding curriculum address standards in? Technology Emerging Literacy Social and Emotional Development All of the above
8. Which of the following statements explains how coding can help language and communication development? Coding doesn't help language and communication development because all coding games are played independently. Students are required to vocalize their entire process in all coding games. Unplugged coding games provide students an opportunity to collaborate and work towards solving a common problem. Students do not communicate during coding games. All coding games are required to be played silently.
9. Which of the following is one of the mathematics standards addressed by teaching coding with programmable robots? Child uses the verbal ordinal terms Child counts 1-10 items, with one count per item Child slides, flips, and turns shapes to demonstrate that the shapes remain the same Child informally recognizes and compares weights of objects or people
10. Which of the following are useful technology tools to use in either a Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom to promote coding skills? Bee-Bots Cubetto Osmo All of the above