Deck 11: Assessing Childrens Learning and Development

Question 1

Which of the following would be an example of an item that would be seen on a developmental continuum?

A)A child can write the first letter in his name
B)Children first make marks on a page,then can draw a line,and then shapes
C)Children can recite the alphabet before they reach kindergarten
D)A child is able to answer questions based on the story read by the teacher

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What are the two stages in the identification of children with special needs?

A)Diagnostic Testing and Placement
B)Screening and Program Evaluation
C)Testing and Teaching
D)Screening and Diagnosis

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What are the short descriptions of incidences that teachers can write based on observations?

A)Anecdotal Record
B)Checklist
C)Frequency Count
D)Rubric

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is a test said to be if the results obtained from a test are consistent and accurate over time?

A)Normal
B)Valid
C)Reliable
D)Dynamic

Question 5

Provide an example of when to use informal assessments and when to use formal assessments.

Question 6

What is the process of holding teachers and schools responsible for meeting the required level of performance?

A)Evaluation
B)Accountability
C)Assessment
D)Observations

Question 7

Which one of the following is an example of a formative assessment?

A)Curriculum-Embedded assessment
B)Aptitude Testing
C)Readiness Testing
D)Diagnostic Assessment

Question 8

What type of record could a teacher use if he or she wanted to count how many times a child hit another child during outdoor play?

A)Checklist
B)Frequency Count
C)Rubric
D)Rating Scale

Question 9

With regards to the assessment of a child with special needs,what type of change is made when a teacher allows more time for the testing procedure or enlarges the print of the material to eliminate the barriers of the child's disability that might keep them from demonstrating their full abilities?

A)Modification
B)Informal Assessment
C)Accommodation
D)Reliability

Question 10

What is the ongoing process of gathering evidence of children's learning and development for informed decision making about students?

A)Observation
B)Documentation
C)Assessment
D)Testing

Question 11

Explain how teachers use assessment strategies to improve child outcomes.

Question 12

According to the textbook,what is considered one of the biggest fallacies of standardized testing?

A)Standardized testing is completely fair and objective
B)Standardized tests have appropriate uses in education if they are technically sound instruments
C)Standardized tests have utility
D)Standardized testing can be one source of information for program accountability

Question 13

Compare appropriate and inappropriate uses of standardized testing for young children.

Question 14

List the four basic purposes for assessment.

Question 15

What type of record could a teacher use when trying to see if a child usually,seldom,or never performs a specific skill?

A)Portfolio
B)Checklist
C)Diary Description
D)Rating Scale

Question 16

The accountability movement has increased which type of testing?

A)Diagnostic Testing
B)IQ Testing
C)High-Stakes Testing
D)Formal Testing

Question 17

What type of standardized test compares the student to a predetermined level of performance?

A)Performance Assessment
B)Norm-Referenced Test
C)Authentic Assessment
D)Criterion-Referenced Test

Question 18

Describe portfolios as they are used with young children and the advantages and disadvantages of the use of portfolios.

Question 19

What type of evaluation would be used by licensing or an accreditation agency?

A)Functional Skills Evaluation
B)Center Assessment
C)Program Evaluation
D)Early Learning Standards Assessment

Question 20

Which one of the following is NOT an indicator of effective assessment practices?

A)Use one highly reliable assessment so the child is not over tested
B)Screening is linked to follow-up assessment
C)Assessment evidence is used to understand and improve learning
D)Professionals and families are knowledgeable about assessment