L2 Assessment

What does the word "normality" in assessment derive from?

• The Latin word "norma," meaning rule

• The Greek word "nomos," meaning law

• The Latin word "standard," meaning model or pattern

• The English word "normal," meaning usual

Which of the following is a common myth about assessment?

• Assessments help children thrive

• Assessment is a collaborative process involving teachers, parents, and students

• Assessment is only about testing what children can do

• Assessment helps improve adult-child interactions

Why is assessment important in early childhood education?

• To rank children in a class

• To determine children's school preparedness

• To replace classroom learning activities

• To discourage children who don’t perform well

Which of the following skills should be assessed in early childhood?

• Physical skills

• Emotional and social skills

• Cognitive skills

• All of the above

Which type of assessment is conducted at the beginning of a program to understand a child’s needs?

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Standardized assessment

What is the main focus of early childhood assessment?

• Determining intelligence

• Evaluating a child's personality

• Understanding a child's progress and development

• Measuring a child's ability against others

Formative assessment is best described as:

• An assessment that helps tailor teaching methods based on student understanding

• A final evaluation at the end of the year

• A test to measure a child's IQ

• A method to determine whether a child qualifies for special services

Summative assessment typically takes place:

• At the beginning of a school year

• In the middle of a program

• At the end of a learning period

• Every day during class activities

What is a key principle of early childhood assessment?

• Assessment should be objective and value-free

• Assessment should be age-appropriate and fair

• Assessment should focus only on academic skills

• Assessment should be limited to teacher observations

Learning progress in early childhood assessment refers to:

• A child’s fixed level of knowledge

• A comparison of a child's performance to peers

• The journey children take toward greater mastery and understanding

• The ability to recall memorized facts