WorksheetsAssessment and observation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is assessment?
The process of gathering info. About children from several forms of evidence, then organizing and interpreting that info
the process of observing, recording, and documenting children's growth and behavior
anecdotal records are
a brief narrative account of a specific incident
characteristics and behaviors considered normal for children in specific age groups
checklists
the type of behavior to be assessed and the amount of detail, one child or whole group, attention needed
are designed to record the presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors
participation charts
a brief narrative account of a specific incident
developed to gain info. on specific aspects of children's behavior
rating scales
like checklists, are planned to record the degree to which a quality or trait is present
are designed to record the presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors
visual documentation
a brief narrative account of a specific incident
collecting or photographing samples of a child's work that portrays learning and development (provides a record that can be studied)
portfolio
a collection of materials that shows a person's abilities, accomplishment, and progress overtime
developed to gain info. on specific aspects of children's behavior
rating scales
like checklists, are planned to record the degree to which a quality or trait is present
developed to gain info. on specific aspects of children's behavior
formal observations
the type of behavior to be assessed and the amount of detail, one child or whole group, attention needed
uses standardized tests and research instruments to identify developmental milestones or emerging competencies
informal observations
involves observing children in classrooms, collecting samples of their work, interviewing parents, and talking with children
uses standardized tests and research instruments to identify developmental milestones or emerging competencies
