Assessment in Early years

What is the purpose of formative assessment in early years?

• It gives practitioners a detailed and holistic view of the children's learning at the end of the foundation year, measured against the early learning goals
• It informs the action adults take in the moment and over time, helping adapt learning activities and influence interactions with children

What are the benefits of using success criteria with children in early years?

• Children can be supported in understanding the steps of an activity, rather than just the outcome
• Children can plan, set goals, and independently measure their progress through out the activity

"What might we find if we open this up?" is an example of which type of question?

• Fact
• Interpretations
• Opinion
• Predictions

What is embed learning?

• What a child can do independently and consistenly
• What a child can complete with adult's support

What is next step planning?

• A method of ongoing feedback and reflection that allows practitioners give individual targets to help children develop certain skills
• A method of ongoing feedback and reflection that allows practitioners and children to think about what has been learned and the learning ahead

How can adults use scaffolding when supporting children language development? Select 2 answers

• Ensure that language is simple, age-appropriate, and accessible
• Praise good use of language but don't respond to incorrect language
• Build on what the child is saying by helping them to extend to their sentences

What type of question that the practitioners should use to gain an insight into children's thinking?

• An open-ended question
• A closed-ended question

What are teachable moments?

• Carefully planned experiences that practitioners use to ensure that children are given a rich variety of learning oppurtunities
• Organic learning opportunities that have not been planned but still can be used to access and enhance children's learning