Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Assessment Tools
Documenting & Observing
Using Technology for Assessment/Portfolios
Assessment & Methods of Assessment
Vocabulary 3
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an attempt to explain the observed behavior and to give it meaning.
Interpretation
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recorded evidence
documentation
100
A disadvantage of using a checklist would be...
the lack of detailed information. Checklists lack the richness of the more descriptive narrative.
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the intentional act of carefully observing a child’s behavior in a particular setting
observation
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Audio and video recordings can be used for what, when documenting children's learning?
children telling stories, acting out stories, or explaining their projects
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These are all assessment tools
anecdotal records, checklists, participation charts, rating scales, samples of products, photographs, and audio-video recordings
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a form of strength-based observation and documentation that a teacher records in a story format
learning story
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The simplest form of direct observation is a brief, factual narrative account of a specific incident
anecdotal record
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systematic process that evaluates someone’s abilities, interests, strengths, and temperament
Assessment
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An anecdotal record should not include this
an interpretation of why something happened, nor imply that what happened was wrong, right, good, or bad
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these assist you in comparing and noting changes in the growth and development of children
developmental milestones
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A portfolio should be continually growing, documenting what?
evidence of a child’s continuous progress
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As a teacher beginning a new year, you will need to do this. This will provide entry data and a baseline to use for each child.
an initial assessment
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the order in which events happened
chronological
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form of summative assessment designed to determine the child’s achievement. A teacher administers this with specific instructions to the child and compares the score against state or national norms.
standardized test
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characteristics and behaviors considered normal for children in specific age groups. Some educators refer to these as emerging competencies.
Developmental milestones
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The assessment tool would you use to determine the degree to which a quality or trait was present.
Rating Scale
300
The reason teachers use informal assessments to collect data is because?
These methods are easier to use and more appropriate for program planning.
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These are at least 5 different things that you would put in a childs portfolio.
- teacher observations and other records gathered through assessment;
- samples of the children’s paintings, drawings, and writing samples;
- photographs of developmental milestones, block-building constructions, science projects, and children engaged in activities;
- developmental checklists, rating scales, interest scales, and anecdotal observations;
- conference notes;
- parents’ comments and completed questionnaires;
- audio or video recordings of children speaking, singing, telling a story, and responding to questions; and
- a list of the child’s favorite books, songs, and fingerplays.
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This is how often you should record data on each child, and why?
Regularly, so you can see how each child is progressing.
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the process of collecting artifacts. It is a powerful source of knowledge for teachers. It should show tangible evidence of progress. Products collected may include artwork, stories dictated or written, audio and video recordings, photographs, and records of conversations.
documentation
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more informal and embraces observations that occur during daily play-based activities and routines
authentic assessment
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the process of reviewing the information and finding value in it.
Evaluation
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these can help determine children’s activity preferences during self-selected play
participation chart
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What are ways to learn as much about the children as possible during your initial assessment?
Study the existing folders on each child. Review home background information forms. Read the notes from past parent conferences. If possible, visit each child’s home.
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This is a digital portfolio collection to show their collection of assessment evidence. Teachers who prefer using these maintain a computer file on each child.
eportfolio
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Assessment should include all of these developmental areas.
physical, social-emotional, linguistic, cognitive, and artistic
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a tangible object a child creates that provides evidence of learning; it requires a date
artifact
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formal, standardized methods educators use to measure a child’s learning against a benchmark
Summative assessments
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ongoing gathering of information during daily play activities to find out what the children know and can do. This data is essential for improving instruction and supporting children’s learning
Formative assessment
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This assessment tool requires structuring. You may purchase commercially prepared ones, and some teachers working in childcare or early childhood centers structure their own.
Checklists
500
The purpose of a documentation board is to share what?
children’s accomplishments, field trips, and classroom celebrations
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In an infant program, these are ways to use the digital camera for documentation.
to record self-feeding, playing peek-a-boo, sitting up, creeping, or walking.
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Teachers who have excellent assessment skills will make what?
make better decisions and plan an intentional curriculum.
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records something specific, and early childhood professionals can use them to gather data quickly.
Rating scales
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a collection of materials that documents a child’s strengths, abilities, and progress over time.
portfolio
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record the presence or absence of specific behaviors. They are easy to use and are especially helpful when many different items require observation. They often include lists of specific behaviors to identify children’s skills and knowledge
Checklists
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Anecdotal records can contain what 6 specific things?
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This is what artifacts do
provide a rich picture by telling a story. They reveal what a child knows, areas of growth, strengths, and interests. Artifacts also can disclose a child’s feelings, thoughts, and skills. For example, a piece of artwork shows how the child thinks about the world.
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These are reasons you should always consult parents, families, or teachers before video recording or photographing children.
Many centers require written consent to be on file before staff can video record or photograph children for educational purposes. Some families do not want images taken of their children for privacy reasons.
600
The purpose of these instruments is to identify infants, toddlers, or preschool children with developmental delays. A focus may be on the developmental areas—gross-motor, fine-motor, language comprehension, and social-emotional growth. A teacher, doctor, social worker, or parent may administer the test.
commercial developmental screening instruments that early childhood programs can purchase.
600
used to gain information on specific aspects of children’s behavior
participation chart