Checklist
They are very__to use and __
Easy/quick
What is a participation chart and why is it used?
A participation chart is a tool teachers use to observe and record children’s behavior.
What are rating scales planned to do?
Rating scales are planned to record something specific.
What is a rating scale?
A rating scale is a tool used to record something specific.
Checklist can be designed very __but also specific to a behavior.
broad
How can participation charts be used in the classroom?
Participation charts help teachers track involvement and plan classroom activities.
What do rating scales measure?
They measure the degree to which a quality or trait is present.
What does a rating scale measure?
It measures how much a quality or trait is present.
Name one advantage and one disadvantage
- Easily and quickie recording of behaviors
-Checklist are easily analyzed for documentation
-checklists lack detailed information because of the format only particular information is recorded
How do participation charts help determine children’s activity?
Participation charts show which activities children choose most during free play.
Why do rating scales require judgment?
They require the observer to judge the quality of what is observed.
Why do rating scales require judgment?
They require the observer to judge the quality of what they see.
Checklist are designed to....?
-Record the presence
-Absence of specific traits or behaviors
How do participation charts help teachers understand if a child’s preferences match their needs?
Answer: Participation charts help teachers see if a child’s activity choices support their needs.
What information do rating scales provide?
They show how much or how little of a trait is present.
What information can rating scales tell us?
They show how much or how little of a trait is present.
Checklist Include..?
-Congnitive
-Physical
-Social development
-Emotional development
How can participation charts help teachers improve their lesson planning?
Participation charts help teachers plan activities that match children’s interests and learning needs.
name one advantage and one disadvantage
Advanatges-
Easy to use and require little time to complete
Contain key descriptors with only a numerical range
Defines behaviors more specifically
Disadvantage-
Only fragments of actions are included
When are rating scales helpful in the classroom?
They are helpful when teachers want to track behaviors or skills over time.