Definition
What does DAA stand for?
Developmentally Appropriate Assessment
A teacher observes students during play. Is this DAA or not?
DAA
What do teachers observe during play?
Interaction and use of materials.
Name an assessment tool
Checklist/ Portfolio/Observation notes
Why do teachers use DAA
To monitor growth
What type of assessment is DAA (test based or observation based)
Observation based
A teacher gives a worksheet and grades it. DAA or not?
Not DAA
When do teachers assess students in DAA
During activities/ all the time
What does CLI Circle help teachers track
Student development/progress
How does DAA help instruction
Helps teachers adjust lessons
What makes an assessment developmentally appropriate
Matches child's developmental stage
A child struggles in an activity. What should the teacher do
Provide support/ adjust instruction
Name one activity where DAA can happen
Centers and group work
What is a portfolio used for
How does DAA support student success
Meets individual needs
What is one key feature of DAA
Tailors learning to each child's developmental stage/ Promotes engaged and meaningful learning/ uses observation, documentation, and evaluation
A teacher watches a child struggle with counting and then changes the activity to help them. Is this DAA?
Yes
Name something a teacher might observe during a classroom activity
Problem solving/ interaction/ behavior/ language
What is CLI Circle mainly used for
Tracking student progress and development
How does DAA help meet individual student needs
By adjusting instruction based on each child's development
Why is DAA more effective for young children than traditional tests
It matches developmental levels and uses observation instead of pressure based testing
A teacher uses student work and observations over time instead of one test. What type of assessment is this?
Developmentally Appropriate Assessment
Explain how assessment is used during play in DAA
Teachers observe skills, record behavior, and use it to guide instruction
Name two tools used in DAA
Checklist, Portfolios, CLI Circle
What is the overall goal of developmentally appropriate assessment
To support growth and guide instruction based on development