Chapter 3- Observing children: A Tool For Assessment

Question 1

What is one of the oldest and best methods for learning about young children?

Answer 1

Observation

Question 2

What is the process of observing recording and documenting the children’s growth and the behavior in order to make decisions about their educations?

Answer 2

Assessment

Question 3

What are characteristics and behavior typical of children in specific age groups?

Answer 3

Developmental milestones

Question 4

What is designed to record the presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors?

Answer 4

Checklist

Question 5

What is the term for something where activity preferences during self-selected play can be recorded on it?

Answer 5

Participation chart

Question 6

What is used to indicate the degree to which a quality or trait is present?

Answer 6

Rating scale

Question 7

What contains a brief narrative account on a specific incident?

Answer 7

Anecdotal record

Question 8

What is a collection of materials that shows a child’s abilities accomplishments and progress over time?

Answer 8

Portfolio

Question 9

Assessment information is confidential and should be shared with?

Answer 9

Parents

Question 10

The assessment method chosen depends on:

Answer 10

The type of behaviors you want to assess
And the amount of detail needed

Question 11

A single assessment will provide Some assessment of:

Answer 11

A child’s abilities or performance

Question 12

You can write down notes on individual children during:

Answer 12

Free choice activities

Question 13

The simplest Form of direct observation would be:

Answer 13

Anecdotal records

Question 14

A portfolio should be:

Answer 14

A summary of the child’s development

Question 15

Portfolios content can include:

Answer 15

Dictated stories photographs and checklists

Question 16

Most of what you learn about children will come from:

Answer 16

Observing them

Question 17

Assessment and evaluation are:

Answer 17

Not the same exact processes

Question 18

The observation method that preschool teachers usually use to collect data is:

Answer 18

Informal observations

Question 19

When you are observing children personal belongings:

Answer 19

Should not be brought into the classroom

Question 20

During your observation time you should avoid:

Answer 20

Talking to the children other observers or the staff

Question 21

The process of reviewing information and finding value in it is called:

Answer 21

Evaluation

Question 22

Culture, economic status, and child’s home background impact:

Answer 22

Their development

Question 23

Formal methods of observation include:

Answer 23

Standardized test

Question 24

Since it requires no special setting or timeframe the easiest method of assessment would be:

Answer 24

Anecdotal record

Question 25

A rating scale requires you to:

Answer 25

Make a judgment about behavior

Question 26

A checklist indicates the:

Answer 26

Presence or absence of a trait

Question 27

Samples of CHILD’S products do NOT include:

Answer 27

Rating scales

Question 28

Samples of children’s products DO include:

Answer 28

Artwork, Records of conversation, and Child dictated stories

Question 29

Art projects, Child dictated stories, and Summaries of parent Conferences Are included in:

Answer 29

Portfolios

Question 30

The most important guideline when observing children is:

Answer 30

Keep the information you collect confidential

Question 31

Assessment information on each child should be recorded:

Answer 31

At regular intervals

Question 32

What are the types of statements that are Important to only include during the observation process?

Answer 32

Objective statements

Question 33

Whenever possible when collecting children’s products store materials and items in:

Answer 33

Chronological order

Question 34

What do assessments improve?

Answer 34

Curriculums + improving the classroom environment to make it more stimulating.

Question 35

How does assessment Help children behaviorally?

Answer 35

Finding differences in behavior, Identifying special needs, Identifying impairments, And identifying mental health issues. The children can receive accommodations, referrals and help for these.

Question 36

How can assessment help parents?

Answer 36

It can be a focus for parent conferences The parents can know how to children are progressing

Question 37

What can you consider about a child’s behavior when choosing an assessment method?

Answer 37

The type of behavior that needs to be assessed and how much information is needed.

Question 38

What can you consider when choosing an assessment method?

Answer 38

If the information is for one child or a group of children

Question 39

What can you consider about focus when choosing an assessment method?

Answer 39

The amount of focused attention from the observer.

Question 40

To be objective a statement must only:

Answer 40

Describe observable actions without generalizations

Question 41

To be objective a statement must Have recorded data that does not include any:

Answer 41

Personal interpretations feelings or judgments. 

Question 42

The initial assessment is done at the:

Answer 42

Beginning of a new year 

Question 43

The initial assessment provides:

Answer 43

A baseline of where the children are developmentally

Question 44

On going assessments

Answer 44

Are done throughout the year and measure progress