Very Useful Useful Neutral Somewhat Useful Not Useful 7 . The full range of teaching behaviors can be used to promote language, literacy and mathematics learning and development. Useful Not Useful 8 . Early literacy is not the same as conventional reading and writing. Very Useful Useful Neutral Somewhat Useful Not Useful 9 .
Parents are important partners in both mathematics and language and literacy instruction.
Useful Not Useful 10 . Adults model language skills in their conversations with young children and during instructional activities. Useful Not Useful 11 . Teachers help children to construct their mathematics understanding from everyday experiences. Useful Not Useful 12 .