ILTS 206 Sub-Area 3 Practice Question #22

In terms of student safety, which of the following features of a school playground should a kindergarten teacher be most concerned about?

The swings do not provide back support or seat belts.The surface below the climbing structure consists of packed earth.The platform at the top of the slide is five feet high.The playing area includes a blacktop made of asphalt.

Correct Response: B

This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of basic safety practices relevant to children. To minimize the potential for injury from a fall, the surface beneath playground climbing structures should consist of a material that will absorb an impact. Wood chips or rubberized materials have been proven effective for this purpose, while nonabsorptive surfaces, such as packed earth, statistically increase the chance of serious injury.