Question 1

How can evaluation of children be used as a tool with parents/families?

Accepted Answer

Evaluations can be used with parents and

Question 2

Match the description or example with its type of observation.
-Rating scale

Accepted Answer

A)  Using prepared recording sheets 
B)  Day-to-day descriptions 
C)  Adult asks relevant questions 
D)  On-the-spot as time passes 
E)  Recording for the duration of the event
F) Simple, clear, pure study
G) Follows one child in detail
H) Describes frequency or degree 
A)  Using prepared recording sheets 
B)  Day-to-day descriptions 
C)  Adult asks relevant questions 
D)  On-the-spot as time passes 
E)  Recording for the duration of the event
F) Simple, clear, pure study
G) Follows one child in detail
H) Describes frequency or degree

Question 3

A 2-year-old screams "Mine!" and fends off another trying to grab the blanket she is holding. This could be seen as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  she is trying to protect her security blanket 
B)  she is standing up for herself 
C)  she is disturbing the group and is unkind by not letting another use it 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  she is trying to protect her security blanket 
B)  she is standing up for herself 
C)  she is disturbing the group and is unkind by not letting another use it 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 4

Match the description or example with its type of observation.
-Clinical method

Accepted Answer

A)  Using prepared recording sheets 
B)  Day-to-day descriptions 
C)  Adult asks relevant questions 
D)  On-the-spot as time passes 
E)  Recording for the duration of the event
F) Simple, clear, pure study
G) Follows one child in detail
H) Describes frequency or degree 
A)  Using prepared recording sheets 
B)  Day-to-day descriptions 
C)  Adult asks relevant questions 
D)  On-the-spot as time passes 
E)  Recording for the duration of the event
F) Simple, clear, pure study
G) Follows one child in detail
H) Describes frequency or degree

Question 5

A major focus of observations is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the child working alone 
B)  the child participating in a group 
C)  the whole child in all domains 
D)  the parent 
A)  the child working alone 
B)  the child participating in a group 
C)  the whole child in all domains 
D)  the parent

Question 6

Match the example or description with the reason to evaluate children.
-To plan curriculum

Accepted Answer

A)  A child's readiness for the next step in school 
B)  Family conferences with teachers 
C)  Entry-level assessment 
D)  A teacher sees a problem behavior. 
E)  Mid-year assessment
F) Creating appropriate activities to meet children's needs 
A)  A child's readiness for the next step in school 
B)  Family conferences with teachers 
C)  Entry-level assessment 
D)  A teacher sees a problem behavior. 
E)  Mid-year assessment
F) Creating appropriate activities to meet children's needs

Question 7

"Low-tech" materials teachers can use to record their observations are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pen and notebook 
B)  index cards 
C)  cameras 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  pen and notebook 
B)  index cards 
C)  cameras 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 8

Match the description or example with its type of observation.
-Experimental procedures

Accepted Answer

A)  Using prepared recording sheets 
B)  Day-to-day descriptions 
C)  Adult asks relevant questions 
D)  On-the-spot as time passes 
E)  Recording for the duration of the event
F) Simple, clear, pure study
G) Follows one child in detail
H) Describes frequency or degree 
A)  Using prepared recording sheets 
B)  Day-to-day descriptions 
C)  Adult asks relevant questions 
D)  On-the-spot as time passes 
E)  Recording for the duration of the event
F) Simple, clear, pure study
G) Follows one child in detail
H) Describes frequency or degree

Question 9

Young children do not function well in common test situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A screening instrument is an adequate measure to determine a child's skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample.
-That's just what boys do.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotyping 
B)  Inference of general characteristic 
C)  Opinion of child's motivation 
D)  Inference of child's emotion 
E)  Observer's inference
F) Observer's opinion
G) Inference with no physical evidence 
A)  Stereotyping 
B)  Inference of general characteristic 
C)  Opinion of child's motivation 
D)  Inference of child's emotion 
E)  Observer's inference
F) Observer's opinion
G) Inference with no physical evidence

Question 12

When teachers see problem behavior or are concerned about a child, they should immediately confront the child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the goal of observation with its example.
-Children in general

Accepted Answer

A)  The environment affects children's behavior. 
B)  When you apply what you know about observation to yourself, you gain greater self-awareness. 
C)  An individualized curriculum arises out of observation. 
D)  Observation helps understand the whole child. 
E)  Observation helps growth patterns emerge 
A)  The environment affects children's behavior. 
B)  When you apply what you know about observation to yourself, you gain greater self-awareness. 
C)  An individualized curriculum arises out of observation. 
D)  Observation helps understand the whole child. 
E)  Observation helps growth patterns emerge

Question 14

Who is the master of the clinical method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud 
B)  Piaget 
C)  Flavell 
D)  Maslow 
A)  Freud 
B)  Piaget 
C)  Flavell 
D)  Maslow

Question 15

Portfolio assessments should not include a photo of a child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Professional confidentiality is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  taking yourself seriously 
B)  changing the subject 
C)  talking to parents 
D)  being discreet when recording and reporting what you observe 
A)  taking yourself seriously 
B)  changing the subject 
C)  talking to parents 
D)  being discreet when recording and reporting what you observe

Question 17

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights".
-Do not despair!

Accepted Answer

A)  Kids might like clipboards, paper, and pencils in the writing center. 
B)  Begin with simplicity and convenience so that you will become more proficient. 
C)  Keep clipboards, Post-its, cameras, and tape recorders handy. 
D)  It looks like too much work. 
E)  Use Post-its and write legibly.
F) Art and cutting samples, dictated stories and invented writing, conversations and social interactions. 
A)  Kids might like clipboards, paper, and pencils in the writing center. 
B)  Begin with simplicity and convenience so that you will become more proficient. 
C)  Keep clipboards, Post-its, cameras, and tape recorders handy. 
D)  It looks like too much work. 
E)  Use Post-its and write legibly.
F) Art and cutting samples, dictated stories and invented writing, conversations and social interactions.

Question 18

Developmental relationships can be observed by looking at the classroom arrangement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Below are several problems in observing and recording. Write a solution for each.
a. It is hard to find time to observe.
b. Data are unreliable and full of biases and judgments.
c. Children are suspicious and self-conscious.
d. Privacy and confidentiality are compromised.

Accepted Answer

Problems and solutions in observing and

Question 20

Match the goal of observation with its example.
-Developmental relationships

Accepted Answer

A)  The environment affects children's behavior. 
B)  When you apply what you know about observation to yourself, you gain greater self-awareness. 
C)  An individualized curriculum arises out of observation. 
D)  Observation helps understand the whole child. 
E)  Observation helps growth patterns emerge 
A)  The environment affects children's behavior. 
B)  When you apply what you know about observation to yourself, you gain greater self-awareness. 
C)  An individualized curriculum arises out of observation. 
D)  Observation helps understand the whole child. 
E)  Observation helps growth patterns emerge

How can evaluation of children be used as a tool with parents/families?

Match the description or example with its type of observation. -Rating scale

A 2-year-old screams "Mine!" and fends off another trying to grab the blanket she is holding. This could be seen as ______.

Match the description or example with its type of observation. -Clinical method

A major focus of observations is _____.

Match the example or description with the reason to evaluate children. -To plan curriculum

"Low-tech" materials teachers can use to record their observations are _____.

Match the description or example with its type of observation. -Experimental procedures

Young children do not function well in common test situations.

A screening instrument is an adequate measure to determine a child's skills.

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample. -That's just what boys do.

When teachers see problem behavior or are concerned about a child, they should immediately confront the child.

Match the goal of observation with its example. -Children in general

Who is the master of the clinical method?

Portfolio assessments should not include a photo of a child.

Professional confidentiality is ____.

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights". -Do not despair!

Developmental relationships can be observed by looking at the classroom arrangement.

Below are several problems in observing and recording. Write a solution for each. a. It is hard to find time to observe. b. Data are unreliable and full of biases and judgments. c. Children are suspicious and self-conscious. d. Privacy and confidentiality are compromised.

Match the goal of observation with its example. -Developmental relationships

History of Early Childhood Education

Types of Programs

Defining the Young Child

Developmental and Learning Theories

Teaching: A Professional Commitment

Guiding Childrens Behavior

Families and Teachers: Partners in Education

Creating Environments

Curriculum: Creating a Context for Learning and Play

Planning for the Body: Physicalmotor Development

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Cognitive Development in Action

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development

Planning for Heart and Soul: Psychosocial Development

Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes

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Exam 6: Observation and Assessment of Children

How can evaluation of children be used as a tool with parents/families?

Match the description or example with its type of observation. -Rating scale

A 2-year-old screams "Mine!" and fends off another trying to grab the blanket she is holding. This could be seen as ______.

Match the description or example with its type of observation. -Clinical method

A major focus of observations is _____.

Match the example or description with the reason to evaluate children. -To plan curriculum

"Low-tech" materials teachers can use to record their observations are _____.

Match the description or example with its type of observation. -Experimental procedures

Young children do not function well in common test situations.

A screening instrument is an adequate measure to determine a child's skills.

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample. -That's just what boys do.

When teachers see problem behavior or are concerned about a child, they should immediately confront the child.

Match the goal of observation with its example. -Children in general

Who is the master of the clinical method?

Portfolio assessments should not include a photo of a child.

Professional confidentiality is ____.

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights". -Do not despair!

Developmental relationships can be observed by looking at the classroom arrangement.

Below are several problems in observing and recording. Write a solution for each. a. It is hard to find time to observe. b. Data are unreliable and full of biases and judgments. c. Children are suspicious and self-conscious. d. Privacy and confidentiality are compromised.

Match the goal of observation with its example. -Developmental relationships

History of Early Childhood Education

Types of Programs

Defining the Young Child

Developmental and Learning Theories

Teaching: A Professional Commitment

Guiding Childrens Behavior

Families and Teachers: Partners in Education

Creating Environments

Curriculum: Creating a Context for Learning and Play

Planning for the Body: Physicalmotor Development

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Cognitive Development in Action

Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development

Planning for Heart and Soul: Psychosocial Development

Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education: Four Themes

Filters