Chapter 3 Practice Test

To be objective, a statement must pass two tests. Name these two tests.

It must describe only observable actions The recorded information must be non-evaluative

Three purposes of assessment

The information collected is used in planned developmentally appropriate Assessment keeps the teachers and the curriculum responsive to the needs of the children An authentic assessment involves gathering information when children are performing tasks in natural settings

Three considerations for choosing an assessment method

The method chosen depends on the type of behavior you want to access and the amount of detail you need. Whether the information needs to be collected for one child or the entire group. The amount of focused attention required by the observer needs to be considered.

portfolio

a collection of materials that shows a person's abilities, accomplishments, and progress over time

A child's development is impacted by ____.

all of the above

A portfolio contains ____.

all of the above

Since it requires no special setting or time frame, the easiest method of assessment is the ______.

anecdotal record

Assessment information on each child should be recorded _______.

at regular intervals

developmental milestones

characteristics and behaviors typical of children un specific age groups

A(n) ______ indicates the presence or absence of a trait.

checklist

Whenever possible, when collecting children's products, store materials and items in ________ order.

chronological

anecdotal record

contains a brief narrative account of a specific

checklists

designed to record the presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors

The process of reviewing information and finding value in it is called _____.

evaluation

A checklist is the simplest form of direct observation.

false

A single assessment will provide an exact assessment of a child's ability or performance.

false

Assessment and evaluation are the exact same processes.

false

Assessment information is confidential and should not be shared with parents.

false

Most of what you will learn about children will come from talking to them.

false

When you are observing children, personal belongings should be brought into the classroom.

false

To collect data, preschool teachers usually use ____.

informal observation

The most important guideline when observing children is to _____.

keep the information you collect confidential

observation

one of the oldest and best methods for leaning about young children

During the observation process, it is important to record only _____ statements

positive

A(n) _____ requires you to make a judgment about behavior.

rating scale

Samples of children's products do not include ______.

rating scale

Formal methods of observation include ____.

standardized tests

participation chart

the activity preferences during self-selected play can be recorded on it

assessment

the process of observing, recording, and documenting children's growth and behavior in order to make decisions about their education

A portfolio should be a summary of the child's development.

true

Dictated stories, photographs, and checklists can all be included in portfolio contents.

true

During your observation time, you should avoid talking to the children, other observers, or the staff.

true

Preschool teachers usually use informal observation methods to collect data.

true

The assessment method chosen depends on the type of behaviors you want to assess and the amount of detail needed.

true

You can write down notes on individual children during free-choice activities.

true

rating scale

used to indicate the degree to which a quality or trait is present