Ch31 Test Bank Docx Teaching Educational Games

Student name:__________

1) If grouped by tactics, games can be classified as __________, ________, ___________, ___________ and ____________.

2) Games that involved practice of the isolated skills used in games in an unchanging environment, are called _______________.

3) Games that apply skill themes in the context of changing environments are called ___________.

4) ________ are defined as an understanding of what to do during game-play situations.

5) An overall games plan which includes the use of a variety of tactics, is called a ___________.

6) A 'good' game is one that

A) is designed primarily for adults.
B) contributes to skill development.
C) has standardized rules and procedures.
D) uses different equipment from that of sports.

7) A characteristic of a developmentally inappropriate practice in a game for children is

A) teachers and children modify the rules.
B) children participate in teams of two to three children.
C) teachers focus on cooperation and not winning.
D) teams are formed by captains.

8) A child who is ready to move from invariant skill experiences to dynamic situations will demonstrate skill at the

A) precontrol level.
B) control level.
C) utilization level.
D) proficiency level.

9) Games that look more like skill development to adults, where isolated skills used in games are practiced are called

A) Invariant game skill experiences.
B) Dynamic game-like skill experiences.
C) Reflective game skill experiences.
D) Games-playing experiences.

10) Which one of the following game types often include games that are developmentally and instructionally inappropriate?

A) predesigned
B) modified predesigned
C) teacher-designed
D) child designed

11) Predesigned games may be modified by altering any of the following EXCEPT

A) the rules.
B) the size of the equipment.
C) the flow of the game.
D) the skills involved.

12) Which of the following statements are true regarding the concept of 'Games'?

A) sports are designed for children
B) sports should be taught in elementary school PE programs
C) games occupy a large percentage of what is taught in elementary school PE programs
D) games has no traditional value

13) What is the purpose of games in Elementary schools?

A) help children become competent and knowledgeable game players
B) help foster competition
C) help them develop into great athletes
D) spotlight students for their lack of ability

14) The primary content of elementary school games is:

A) teaching rules of the games
B) teaching manipulative skill themes combined with traveling, chasing, fleeing and dodging
C) capture the flag
D) dodgeball

15) When is playing games considered inappropriate at the elementary school level?

A) when the actual time of playing is minimal
B) when children play to the point of showing perspiration
C) when the heart rate goes over 100 beats/minute
D) when children have the prerequisite skills required

16) What would be considered an appropriate game practice component for children?

A) using adult rules
B) using regulation equipment for adults
C) creating busy work for children with no purpose
D) modify rules, regulations, equipment and space to facilitate learning

17) Invariant game experiences involve which of the following?

A) practice of the isolated skills involved in games in closed situations
B) involve the use of skills in a complex open environment
C) gaining knowledge for playing a game
D) outwitting an opponent

18) When promoting the concept of competition, the teacher should require which of the following outcomes?

A) self improvement activities
B) eventual winners and losers
C) comparisons between the teams
D) elimination rules

19) Kicking a ball at a target from behind a designated line is an example of:

A) dynamic game skill experience
B) invariant game skill experience
C) variant game skill experience
D) static game skill experience

20) Dribbling a ball past a defender into a goal is an example of:

A) dynamic game skill experience
B) invariant game skill experience
C) variant game skill experience
D) closed skill

21) What is the purpose of educational games in elementary school? How does that differ from more traditional approaches to games?

22) Identify and briefly explain two reasons when it may be appropriate to move children from the invariant skill development experiences to dynamic game-like skill development experiences.

23) Using traditional kickball, modify it into a game that is more appropriate for a class of 25 control-level children.