Understanding Child Development

What is the main purpose of documenting children’s behavior and learning?

• To prepare them for exams

• To keep them busy in class

• To understand their development and plan activities

• To compare them with others

Which best describes an anecdotal record?

• A long story about the teacher’s daily plan

• A short note about what a child did or said

• A checklist of daily tasks

• A group project summary

What is a work sample in a child’s portfolio?

• A worksheet the teacher gave

• A child’s drawing, writing, or other creative work

• A photo of the classroom

• A daily timetable

Which of these is used to observe and record a child’s development?

• Report cards

• Stickers

• Checklists

• Name tags

If a child shares toys and waits for their turn, what skill is this showing?

• Running fast

• Counting numbers

• Social and emotional development

• Reading skills

Why do teachers use the results of their observations?

• To plan better activities for the child

• To give the child homework

• To decorate the classroom

• To punish bad behavior

Why do teachers create portfolios for children?

• To store lesson plans

• To show what the child has learned and done

• To mark attendance

• To keep lunch records

What do teachers usually talk about during a parent-teacher conference?

• Their personal life

• School rules

• The child’s progress and development

• Next month’s fees

What should a teacher prepare before meeting with a child’s parent?

• A gift and snacks

• The child’s portfolio and observation notes

• The school’s budget report

• The class library list

How can teachers use observations to improve the classroom?

• By seeing what children enjoy and changing the setup to help them learn more

• By making the classroom quieter all the time

• By cleaning more often

• By asking parents to decorate the walls