Question 1

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights".
-Allow children to take part as they wish.

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 2

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

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 3

Which of the following observational techniques has the problem of potential observer bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  event sampling 
B)  narratives 
C)  focus 
D)  checklists 
A)  event sampling 
B)  narratives 
C)  focus 
D)  checklists

Question 4

Specimen descriptions and diary descriptions are both kinds of narratives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the goal of observation with its example.
-Children as individuals

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 6

Match the step in professional observation with its relevant example.
-Have a specific goal in mind.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan the observation. 
B)  Observe and record. 
C)  Re-read your notes. 
D)  Interpret what you observed. 
E)  Follow through with your ideas.
F) Keep professional confidentiality. 
A)  Plan the observation. 
B)  Observe and record. 
C)  Re-read your notes. 
D)  Interpret what you observed. 
E)  Follow through with your ideas.
F) Keep professional confidentiality.

Question 7

Teacher commentary adds to a portfolio by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  describing works in the portfolio 
B)  providing feedback 
C)  including documentation 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  describing works in the portfolio 
B)  providing feedback 
C)  including documentation 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 8

Teachers can become more judgmental by learning to observe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Three different observational systems are narratives, portfolios and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  checklists 
B)  samplings 
C)  notes 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  checklists 
B)  samplings 
C)  notes 
D)  None of these are correct.

Question 10

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights".
-Capture revealing moments conveniently.

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 11

Match the step in professional observation with its relevant example.
-Be as specific and detailed as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan the observation. 
B)  Observe and record. 
C)  Re-read your notes. 
D)  Interpret what you observed. 
E)  Follow through with your ideas.
F) Keep professional confidentiality. 
A)  Plan the observation. 
B)  Observe and record. 
C)  Re-read your notes. 
D)  Interpret what you observed. 
E)  Follow through with your ideas.
F) Keep professional confidentiality.

Question 12

Match the example about why teachers observe with the reason.
-To construct theory

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps teachers become more objective about the children. 
B)  The teacher uses informal ways to note skills and capabilities. 
C)  Teachers can match what they read with what they see. 
D)  A teacher becomes part scientist. 
E)  The teacher shares examples that show a child's growth and challenges. 
A)  It helps teachers become more objective about the children. 
B)  The teacher uses informal ways to note skills and capabilities. 
C)  Teachers can match what they read with what they see. 
D)  A teacher becomes part scientist. 
E)  The teacher shares examples that show a child's growth and challenges.

Question 13

Match the example or description with the reason to evaluate children.
-To plan for guidance and intervention

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 14

Which of the following is NOT a reason to observe?

Accepted Answer

A)  to link theory with practice 
B)  to talk to parents 
C)  to advocate for salary raises 
D)  to assess children 
A)  to link theory with practice 
B)  to talk to parents 
C)  to advocate for salary raises 
D)  to assess children

Question 15

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

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 16

A problem regarding assessment is_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  unfair comparisons 
B)  bias 
C)  overemphasis on norms 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  unfair comparisons 
B)  bias 
C)  overemphasis on norms 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 17

Standardized tests _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have caused early childhood curricula to become increasingly academic 
B)  have resulted in fewer children being held back 
C)  have led to a more fulfilling kindergarten experience for young children 
D)  adequately reflect what children learn 
A)  have caused early childhood curricula to become increasingly academic 
B)  have resulted in fewer children being held back 
C)  have led to a more fulfilling kindergarten experience for young children 
D)  adequately reflect what children learn

Question 18

Match the example about why teachers observe with the reason.
-To use as an assessment tool

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps teachers become more objective about the children. 
B)  The teacher uses informal ways to note skills and capabilities. 
C)  Teachers can match what they read with what they see. 
D)  A teacher becomes part scientist. 
E)  The teacher shares examples that show a child's growth and challenges. 
A)  It helps teachers become more objective about the children. 
B)  The teacher uses informal ways to note skills and capabilities. 
C)  Teachers can match what they read with what they see. 
D)  A teacher becomes part scientist. 
E)  The teacher shares examples that show a child's growth and challenges.

Question 19

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample.
-He wasn't nice.

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 20

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample.
-He wanted their attention.

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

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights". -Allow children to take part as they wish.

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

Which of the following observational techniques has the problem of potential observer bias?

Specimen descriptions and diary descriptions are both kinds of narratives.

Match the goal of observation with its example. -Children as individuals

Match the step in professional observation with its relevant example. -Have a specific goal in mind.

Teacher commentary adds to a portfolio by _____.

Teachers can become more judgmental by learning to observe.

Three different observational systems are narratives, portfolios and _____.

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights". -Capture revealing moments conveniently.

Match the step in professional observation with its relevant example. -Be as specific and detailed as possible.

Match the example about why teachers observe with the reason. -To construct theory

Match the example or description with the reason to evaluate children. -To plan for guidance and intervention

Which of the following is NOT a reason to observe?

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

A problem regarding assessment is_____.

Standardized tests _____.

Match the example about why teachers observe with the reason. -To use as an assessment tool

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample. -He wasn't nice.

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample. -He wanted their attention.

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

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights". -Allow children to take part as they wish.

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

Which of the following observational techniques has the problem of potential observer bias?

Specimen descriptions and diary descriptions are both kinds of narratives.

Match the goal of observation with its example. -Children as individuals

Match the step in professional observation with its relevant example. -Have a specific goal in mind.

Teacher commentary adds to a portfolio by _____.

Teachers can become more judgmental by learning to observe.

Three different observational systems are narratives, portfolios and _____.

Match the ideas about portfolios with advice from Wiggins-Dowler's "Insights". -Capture revealing moments conveniently.

Match the step in professional observation with its relevant example. -Be as specific and detailed as possible.

Match the example about why teachers observe with the reason. -To construct theory

Match the example or description with the reason to evaluate children. -To plan for guidance and intervention

Which of the following is NOT a reason to observe?

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

A problem regarding assessment is_____.

Standardized tests _____.

Match the example about why teachers observe with the reason. -To use as an assessment tool

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample. -He wasn't nice.

Match the shortcoming with the observation sample. -He wanted their attention.

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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