Question 1

Observations can give information about children in relation to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Piaget developed a method of observation called the méthode clinique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the relevant question with the common element of observations.
-Tools

Accepted Answer

A)  Where will you watch? 
B)  What is your purpose? 
C)  What do you need for your observations? 
D)  What will you do? 
A)  Where will you watch? 
B)  What is your purpose? 
C)  What do you need for your observations? 
D)  What will you do?

Question 4

Match the concern about assessment with its description.
-The tool focuses too much on one area and not enough on others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unfair comparisons 
B)  Bias 
C)  Overemphasis on norms 
D)  Interpretation 
E)  Too narrow a perspective
F) Too wide a range
G) Too little or too much time 
A)  Unfair comparisons 
B)  Bias 
C)  Overemphasis on norms 
D)  Interpretation 
E)  Too narrow a perspective
F) Too wide a range
G) Too little or too much time

Question 5

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights".
-Consider your first reactions as a teacher.

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 6

We learn more about children in general by observing group behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the description with its kind of portfolio.
-Working portfolio

Accepted Answer

A)  Work samples with teacher commentary 
B)  Scrapbook 
C)  Best pieces of a child's work 
A)  Work samples with teacher commentary 
B)  Scrapbook 
C)  Best pieces of a child's work

Question 8

Observations give vital information about children's personalities, abilities, needs, and concerns. Give an example of what teachers might watch for that would reveal something about each area.

Accepted Answer

Teachers can observe children's interact

Question 9

Entry-level assessment items do not include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  family information 
B)  pre-reading assessment 
C)  children's interests 
D)  separation from parent 
A)  family information 
B)  pre-reading assessment 
C)  children's interests 
D)  separation from parent

Question 10

Time and event sampling ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are full of observer bias 
B)  are easy to record 
C)  are rich in detail 
D)  record unlimited behaviors 
A)  are full of observer bias 
B)  are easy to record 
C)  are rich in detail 
D)  record unlimited behaviors

Question 11

Why are children evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Children are evaluated to: establish a b

Question 12

What are some practical and philosophical issues involved in the practice of testing and screening for kindergarten readiness?

Accepted Answer

Issues around testing and screening for

Question 13

Match the concern about assessment with its description.
-An evaluation tool should be designed for a single level or age group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unfair comparisons 
B)  Bias 
C)  Overemphasis on norms 
D)  Interpretation 
E)  Too narrow a perspective
F) Too wide a range
G) Too little or too much time 
A)  Unfair comparisons 
B)  Bias 
C)  Overemphasis on norms 
D)  Interpretation 
E)  Too narrow a perspective
F) Too wide a range
G) Too little or too much time

Question 14

Bias is inherent in all our perceptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Developmental and environmental factors influence behavior. Which of these is a developmental factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  noise level 
B)  congestion 
C)  level of thinking 
D)  fatigue 
A)  noise level 
B)  congestion 
C)  level of thinking 
D)  fatigue

Question 16

A clear purpose for assessing children is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine whether children can achieve autonomy 
B)  to identify children with special needs 
C)  to see how children use basic tools 
D)  to help children become part of school 
A)  to determine whether children can achieve autonomy 
B)  to identify children with special needs 
C)  to see how children use basic tools 
D)  to help children become part of school

Question 17

Match the relevant question with the common element of observations.
-Focus

Accepted Answer

A)  Where will you watch? 
B)  What is your purpose? 
C)  What do you need for your observations? 
D)  What will you do? 
A)  Where will you watch? 
B)  What is your purpose? 
C)  What do you need for your observations? 
D)  What will you do?

Question 18

Choose the technique that is easiest to record.

Accepted Answer

A)  rating scale 
B)  shadow study 
C)  journal 
D)  narratives 
A)  rating scale 
B)  shadow study 
C)  journal 
D)  narratives

Question 19

Match the description with its kind of portfolio.
-Showcase portfolio

Accepted Answer

A)  Work samples with teacher commentary 
B)  Scrapbook 
C)  Best pieces of a child's work 
A)  Work samples with teacher commentary 
B)  Scrapbook 
C)  Best pieces of a child's work

Question 20

Which is NOT a concern when making assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)  not enough emphasis on norms 
B)  unfair comparisons 
C)  bias 
D)  too narrow a perspective 
A)  not enough emphasis on norms 
B)  unfair comparisons 
C)  bias 
D)  too narrow a perspective

Observations can give information about children in relation to others.

Piaget developed a method of observation called the méthode clinique.

Match the relevant question with the common element of observations. -Tools

Match the concern about assessment with its description. -The tool focuses too much on one area and not enough on others.

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights". -Consider your first reactions as a teacher.

We learn more about children in general by observing group behavior.

Match the description with its kind of portfolio. -Working portfolio

Observations give vital information about children's personalities, abilities, needs, and concerns. Give an example of what teachers might watch for that would reveal something about each area.

Entry-level assessment items do not include ____.

Time and event sampling ____.

Why are children evaluated?

What are some practical and philosophical issues involved in the practice of testing and screening for kindergarten readiness?

Match the concern about assessment with its description. -An evaluation tool should be designed for a single level or age group.

Bias is inherent in all our perceptions.

Developmental and environmental factors influence behavior. Which of these is a developmental factor?

A clear purpose for assessing children is ____.

Match the relevant question with the common element of observations. -Focus

Choose the technique that is easiest to record.

Match the description with its kind of portfolio. -Showcase portfolio

Which is NOT a concern when making assessments?

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

Observations can give information about children in relation to others.

Piaget developed a method of observation called the méthode clinique.

Match the relevant question with the common element of observations. -Tools

Match the concern about assessment with its description. -The tool focuses too much on one area and not enough on others.

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights". -Consider your first reactions as a teacher.

We learn more about children in general by observing group behavior.

Match the description with its kind of portfolio. -Working portfolio

Observations give vital information about children's personalities, abilities, needs, and concerns. Give an example of what teachers might watch for that would reveal something about each area.

Entry-level assessment items do not include ____.

Time and event sampling ____.

Why are children evaluated?

What are some practical and philosophical issues involved in the practice of testing and screening for kindergarten readiness?

Match the concern about assessment with its description. -An evaluation tool should be designed for a single level or age group.

Bias is inherent in all our perceptions.

Developmental and environmental factors influence behavior. Which of these is a developmental factor?

A clear purpose for assessing children is ____.

Match the relevant question with the common element of observations. -Focus

Choose the technique that is easiest to record.

Match the description with its kind of portfolio. -Showcase portfolio

Which is NOT a concern when making assessments?

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