Welcome! The categories are…

1. Welcome! The categories are…

2. ITERS-R

3. Space and Furnishings: 100 • Question: How wide must doorways be to be considered accessible in Item #1? • Answer 32 inches Back

4. Space and Furnishings: 200 • Question: Which item and which indicators consider adult sized seating in I/T classrooms? • Answer Furniture for Routine Care and Play, 5.5 and 7.4 Back

5. Space and Furnishings: 300 • Question: If the classroom’s changing table is positioned so that staff have to turn their back on the children, this could be a potential problem addressed in which item and which (multiple) indicators? • Answer Room arrangement, 1.2, 3.2 & 5.2 Back

6. Personal Care Routines: 100 • Question: How many inches are expected for crib (or mat or cot) separation? What indicators address this? • Answer # 8 Nap: 24 Inches at 1.1 & 36 inches at 3.2See the PA Position Statements Back

7. Personal Care Routines: 200 • Question: If young children should be fed in small groups, what is the standard for group size when feeding older infants? • Answer Very small groups:Older infants: 2-3 Toddlers: no more than 6 Back

8. Personal Care Routines: 300 • Question: If a child is crying in a crib, what is the maximum amount of time you can leave that child there crying/unhappy? What indicator addresses this? • Answer #8 Nap, Indicator 1.3 says 2-3 minutes Back

9. Listening and Talking: 100 • Question: If there are 9 toddlers in the classroom, how many books are accessible to receive a 5 or higher? • Answer Using books, 5.1: 18 books Back

10. Listening and Talking: 200 • Question: What two things must Assessors observe during the observation, in regard to books? • Answer • Staff read books with individuals or small groups of children 2) Book times are warm and interactiveUsing books, 5.3 & 5.4 Back

11. Listening and Talking: 300 • Question: If it is observed that an unpleasant tone is used or negative things are said to the children, what items and indicators would address this? • Answer Item 12, Helping Children Understand Language1.3 – A score of “1” if observed three or more times3.3 – No more than two examples can be observed. Item 27, Staff-child InteractionMost of the indicators require pleasant and responsive tones Back

12. Activities: 100 • Question: In the ITERS-R, what are the listed art materials that are considered inappropriate for infants and toddlers? • Answer Shaving cream, glitter, permanent markers, acrylic or oil paints, things children can choke on. Back

13. Activities: 200 • Question: What three activity items could be marked NA in a classroom with children O to 11 months? • Answer #17 Art, #19 Blocks, and #21 Sand and Water Play * Item 17, if art materials are used with the children, the item will be scored. Item 21, if sand or water is use, there may be considerations in the Health and Safety items. Back

14. Activities: 300 • Question: How many different examples of diversity should be observed in a classroom? What types of diversity must be included? • Answer 10 different easily experienced examples must be included: some in books, some in pictures, and some in materials. The 10 examples must include at least 4 of the 5 types (races, cultures, ages, abilities, and gender) Back

15. Program Structure: 100 • Question: What is the maximum amount of time children can wait with nothing to do during transitions? • Answer No more than 3 minutesSchedule, 5.4 – see notes Back

16. Program Structure: 200 • Question: Which items and indicators expect regular opportunities for outdoor play? • Answer Schedule, 5.2 and Free Play, 3.1 & 5.1 Back

17. Program Structure: 300 • Question: If a Staff member forces children to sit for circle time against their will but the children can play freely at other times of the day, what would the maximum score be for group play activities? • Answer Maximum score is “2”, Score NO for 3.1(If children must often participate in group activities even when not interested the score would be “1” See indicator 1.1) Back