ECE 2 Assessment Terms

Rating scale

• A tool used to measure temperature.

• A tool used to record the degree to which a quality or trait is present.

• A tool used to calculate distances.

• A tool used to assess financial performance.

Assessment

• The process of evaluating educational materials.

• The process of observing, recording, and documenting children’s growth and behavior.

• The process of grading student performance on tests.

• The process of planning curriculum for students.

Evaluation

• The process of reviewing the information and finding value in it.

• The act of collecting data without analysis.

• A method of presenting information without context.

• The process of ignoring feedback and making decisions.

Portfolio

• A collection of random materials without purpose.

• A purposeful collection of materials that documents a child’s abilities, accomplishments, and progress over time.

• A tool used only for grading students' performance.

• A method for teachers to keep track of their own progress.

Developmental milestones

• Characteristics and behaviors considered normal for children in specific age groups also referred to as emerging competencies.

• A set of guidelines for parenting styles and techniques.

• A list of physical activities children should be able to perform by a certain age.

• A series of tests to measure intelligence in children.

Participation chart

• Can be developed to gain information on specific aspects of children’s behavior.

• Is used to track attendance in classrooms.

• Helps in measuring academic performance of students.

• Is a tool for assessing teacher effectiveness.

Visual documentation

• Collecting, photographing, or video recording samples of a child’s work that portrays learning and development.

• A method of assessing a child's academic performance through standardized tests.

• A technique used to enhance a child's creativity through art and music.

• A process of documenting a child's physical growth over time.

Anecdotal record

• A detailed statistical analysis of behavior.

• The simplest form of direct observation: a brief narrative account of a specific incident.

• A comprehensive report on a child's development over time.

• A structured assessment tool used in educational settings.

Checklist

• A tool used for recording the presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors.

• A method for evaluating performance in a workplace.

• A document for tracking project milestones.

• A guide for conducting interviews.