DECE 1053 Assessment and Observation for Young Children

Which of the following best describes 'assessment'?

• It Is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs​.

• It is the process of analysing, usually in measurable knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs​.

• It is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, skills, attitudes, and beliefs​.

• It is the process of repeating, usually in measurable attitudes, and beliefs​.

Which of the following best describe 'observation'?

• Observation can also involve the recording of data via the use of instruments​.

• Observation can also involve the observing process via the use of instruments​.

• Observation can also involve the processing of data via the use of instruments.

• Observation can also involve the writing of data via the use of instruments​

In the context of ECE, when does assessment start?

• Even before birth and it continues until early childhood. ​

• During birth.

• During early childhood.

• After primary education.

Which of the following does NOT explain the reason of assessing young children?

• To make reports to parents about their child’s progress.​

• A teacher's concern about the development of a particular child.

• Wants to know if the child needs special service.

• To make assumptions of the child's progress in the near future.

Which of the following is NOT one of the formal assessment methods?

• Standerdised testing

•  Screening tess

• Diagnostic tests

• Paper and pencil test

Which of the following is NOT an informal assessment method?

• observation

• children's portfolio

• parents' interviews

• quiz

This test requires one to go for further investigation to determine what intervention should be given to the child​.

What test best matches the description of the statement above?

• Screening test

• Diagnostic test

• Language test

• Achievement test

'Informal assessment is quick and effective.'

Is the statement above true or false?

• True

• False

'Standardised test is rigid and less flexible.'

Is the statement above true or false?

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT the importance of observation and assessment?

• To understand and learn about children's behaviours, needs, interests and skills.

• To evaluate children's development and learning.

• To monitor and assist in children's learning.

• To amend curriculum program.