ECE 2- Observations

One of the oldest and best methods for learning about young children.

• anecdotal record

• checklists

• developmental milestones

• observation

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

• assessment

• checklist

• ongoing assessment

• participation chart

Characteristics and behaviors typical of children in specific age groups.

• rating scale

• developmental milestones

• portfolio

• anecdotal record

Designed to record the presence of absence of specific traits or behaviors.

• anecdotal record

• assessment

• checklists

• participation chart

The activity preferences during self selected play can be recorded on it.

• observation

• ongoing assessment

• participation chart

• rating scale

Used to indicate the degree to which a quality or trait is present.

• anecdotal record

• observation

• portfolio

• rating scale

Contains a brief narrative account of a specific incident.

• anecdotal record

• assessment

• checklist

• developmental milestones

A collection of materials that show a person's abilities, accomplishments and progress over time.

• assessment

• observation

• portfolio

• rating scale

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

• true

• false

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

• true

• false