Questions from APEA Hollier

Question 1

A child who can stack a maximum of 5 blocks is probably:

a. 1 year of age
b. 15 months of age
c. 2 years of age
d. 3 years of age

Answer 1

C
Common developmental tasks for a 2 year old include
* stacking 5 blocks
* following 2 step commands
* using 2 word phrases
* kicking a ball
* saying at least 20 words
* walking up and down stairs one step at a time.

Question 2

The age at which a child can first walk backwards is

a. 12 months
b. 15 months
c. 18 months
d. 24 months

Answer 2

C  
common developmental tasks for an 18 month old include:
* walking backwards
* throwing a ball
* saying 15-20 words
* pointing to multiple body parts
* pointing and naming objects in a book
* stacking 3-4 blocks.

Question 3

When is a child first able to stand on one foot?

a. 18 months
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 4 years

Answer 3

C
Common developmental tasks for a 3 year old include:
* standing on one foot
* riding a tricycle
* saying his name/gender and age
* copying a circle
* recognizing some colors

Question 4

What is the earliest age that an average child would appropriately receive construction paper and a pair of scissors with rounded points

a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years

Answer 4

B
A 4 year old should have the dexterity to cut and paste. Therefore, this is the most appropriate age.
A 5-6 year old may also use these items, but these would be appropriate as early as 4 years. Pointed tip scissors represent hazards, especially in a classroom with multiple children moving simultaneously.

Question 5

What is the earliest age that an average child would be able to copy a triangle, know his colors and count on his fingers?

a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years

Answer 5

C
Common developmental tasks for a 5 year old include:
* ability to draw a person with a body, head, arms and legs
* recognize most letters and can print some
* know his address and phone number
* dress self without help
* able to skip and tiptoe
* play cooperatively and enjoy a playmates company