Question 1

A checklist:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not tell a story 
B)  accompanies anecdotal records 
C)  is a narrative method for observing 
D)  should be used when you need a lot of detail 
E)  none of these 
A)  does not tell a story 
B)  accompanies anecdotal records 
C)  is a narrative method for observing 
D)  should be used when you need a lot of detail 
E)  none of these A

Question 2

All of the following are examples of authentic assessment, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  paper and pencil, fill in the blank type of test 
B)  collecting samples of children's work 
C)  interviewing children 
D)  teacher observation 
A)  paper and pencil, fill in the blank type of test 
B)  collecting samples of children's work 
C)  interviewing children 
D)  teacher observation A

Question 3

Assessment in early childhood education should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  strength-based 
B)  standards driven 
C)  paper-and-pencil format 
D)  focused on the cognitive domain 
E)  B and D 
A)  strength-based 
B)  standards driven 
C)  paper-and-pencil format 
D)  focused on the cognitive domain 
E)  B and D D

Question 4

According to the text, what questions should you ask yourself about children's behavior when observing?

Accepted Answer

A)  who, what, when, where and why? 
B)  how each participant was involved 
C)  how the parent could be involved 
D)  all of the above 
A)  who, what, when, where and why? 
B)  how each participant was involved 
C)  how the parent could be involved 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of authentic assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is performance-based. 
B)  It emphasizes real-world application of skills. 
C)  It relies on paper-and-pencil fill in the blank type tests. 
D)  A and B 
E)  B and C 
A)  It is performance-based. 
B)  It emphasizes real-world application of skills. 
C)  It relies on paper-and-pencil fill in the blank type tests. 
D)  A and B 
E)  B and C

Question 6

What is a running record?

Accepted Answer

A)  a narrative method for observing 
B)  a nonnarrative method for observing 
C)  done while the teacher works with children 
D)  done with checklists 
E)  B and C 
A)  a narrative method for observing 
B)  a nonnarrative method for observing 
C)  done while the teacher works with children 
D)  done with checklists 
E)  B and C

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a non-narrative form of observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  event sampling 
B)  rating scales 
C)  checklists 
D)  all of these 
A)  event sampling 
B)  rating scales 
C)  checklists 
D)  all of these

Question 8

One good format for observing children's behavior, illustrated in this chapter, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a time-sensitive document 
B)  an historical survey 
C)  a timed writing 
D)  none of these 
A)  a time-sensitive document 
B)  an historical survey 
C)  a timed writing 
D)  none of these

Question 9

A good way to observe one particular aspect of a child's development or learning is to use:

Accepted Answer

A)  running records 
B)  checklists 
C)  rating scales 
D)  event sampling 
E)  time sampling 
A)  running records 
B)  checklists 
C)  rating scales 
D)  event sampling 
E)  time sampling

Question 10

A ________ is like an anecdotal record, but it provides more detail.

Accepted Answer

A)  checklist 
B)  running record 
C)  rating scale 
D)  time sampling 
A)  checklist 
B)  running record 
C)  rating scale 
D)  time sampling

Question 11

Mr. Nolan is frustrated with Jerry because the seven-year-old disrupts the class so often. Why should this teacher observe Jerry's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the teacher's responsibility to observe. 
B)  Observing the child's behavior will give the teacher information about Jerry. 
C)  Observing is the first step in helping Jerry. 
D)  all of these 
A)  It is the teacher's responsibility to observe. 
B)  Observing the child's behavior will give the teacher information about Jerry. 
C)  Observing is the first step in helping Jerry. 
D)  all of these

Question 12

Which of the following are purposes of assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  identify children in need of special services 
B)  meet learning needs of all children 
C)  meet developmental needs of all children 
D)  all of these 
E)  B and C 
A)  identify children in need of special services 
B)  meet learning needs of all children 
C)  meet developmental needs of all children 
D)  all of these 
E)  B and C

Question 13

According to the text, what is the major overall goal of assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  to prepare children for state exams 
B)  to help parents understand how their child is doing in school 
C)  to build on children's strengths 
D)  A and B 
E)  none of these 
A)  to prepare children for state exams 
B)  to help parents understand how their child is doing in school 
C)  to build on children's strengths 
D)  A and B 
E)  none of these

Question 14

________ allows teachers to observe small samples of a child's behavior and records whether that behavior occurred.

Accepted Answer

A)  Running records 
B)  Checklists 
C)  Rating scales 
D)  Event sampling 
E)  Time sampling 
A)  Running records 
B)  Checklists 
C)  Rating scales 
D)  Event sampling 
E)  Time sampling

Question 15

Which of the following is true of authentic assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It benefits children. 
B)  It benefits teachers. 
C)  It benefits parents. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B, but not C 
A)  It benefits children. 
B)  It benefits teachers. 
C)  It benefits parents. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B, but not C

Question 16

A ________ is a list of characteristics or behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  running record 
B)  portfolio 
C)  summative assessment 
D)  checklist 
A)  running record 
B)  portfolio 
C)  summative assessment 
D)  checklist

Question 17

When teachers need to summarize observations, they use:

Accepted Answer

A)  running records 
B)  checklists 
C)  rating scales 
D)  event sampling 
E)  time sampling 
A)  running records 
B)  checklists 
C)  rating scales 
D)  event sampling 
E)  time sampling

Question 18

________ are repositories for data, observations, and other documents.

Accepted Answer

A)  Running records 
B)  Checklists 
C)  Rating scales 
D)  Portfolios 
A)  Running records 
B)  Checklists 
C)  Rating scales 
D)  Portfolios

Question 19

List and briefly explain two reasons for observing children's behavior.

Accepted Answer

Observing children's behavior is importa

Question 20

What is/are the major difference(s) between ethical and unethical observers of children's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical observers think that they have more responsibility in any relationship; unethical observers do not. 
B)  Unethical observers believe in discovering children's strengths; ethical observers do not. 
C)  Ethical observers want to know what children can do with success; unethical observers do not want to know this. 
D)  both A and C 
A)  Ethical observers think that they have more responsibility in any relationship; unethical observers do not. 
B)  Unethical observers believe in discovering children's strengths; ethical observers do not. 
C)  Ethical observers want to know what children can do with success; unethical observers do not want to know this. 
D)  both A and C

A checklist:

All of the following are examples of authentic assessment, except:

Assessment in early childhood education should be:

According to the text, what questions should you ask yourself about children's behavior when observing?

Which of the following is a characteristic of authentic assessment?

What is a running record?

Which of the following is considered a non-narrative form of observation?

One good format for observing children's behavior, illustrated in this chapter, is:

A good way to observe one particular aspect of a child's development or learning is to use:

A ________ is like an anecdotal record, but it provides more detail.

Mr. Nolan is frustrated with Jerry because the seven-year-old disrupts the class so often. Why should this teacher observe Jerry's behavior?

Which of the following are purposes of assessment?

According to the text, what is the major overall goal of assessment?

________ allows teachers to observe small samples of a child's behavior and records whether that behavior occurred.

Which of the following is true of authentic assessment?

A ________ is a list of characteristics or behaviors.

When teachers need to summarize observations, they use:

________ are repositories for data, observations, and other documents.

List and briefly explain two reasons for observing children's behavior.

What is/are the major difference(s) between ethical and unethical observers of children's behavior?

A Teachers Role in Guiding Children

Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance

Understand Child Development: A Key to Guiding Children Effectively

Supportive Physical Environments: Indirect Guidance

Positive Guidance and Discipline Strategies: Direct Guidance

Self-Esteem and the Moral Self

Feelings and Friends: Emotional and Social Competence

Resilience and Stress in Childhood

Aggression and Bullying in Young Children

Minimizing Challenging Behavior

Apply Your Knowledge: Guiding Children During Routines and Transitions

Apply Your Knowledge: Use the Decision-Making Model of Child Guidance

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Exam 6: Using Observation in Guiding Children

A checklist:

All of the following are examples of authentic assessment, except:

Assessment in early childhood education should be:

According to the text, what questions should you ask yourself about children's behavior when observing?

Which of the following is a characteristic of authentic assessment?

What is a running record?

Which of the following is considered a non-narrative form of observation?

One good format for observing children's behavior, illustrated in this chapter, is:

A good way to observe one particular aspect of a child's development or learning is to use:

A ________ is like an anecdotal record, but it provides more detail.

Mr. Nolan is frustrated with Jerry because the seven-year-old disrupts the class so often. Why should this teacher observe Jerry's behavior?

Which of the following are purposes of assessment?

According to the text, what is the major overall goal of assessment?

________ allows teachers to observe small samples of a child's behavior and records whether that behavior occurred.

Which of the following is true of authentic assessment?

A ________ is a list of characteristics or behaviors.

When teachers need to summarize observations, they use:

________ are repositories for data, observations, and other documents.

List and briefly explain two reasons for observing children's behavior.

What is/are the major difference(s) between ethical and unethical observers of children's behavior?

A Teachers Role in Guiding Children

Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance

Understand Child Development: A Key to Guiding Children Effectively

Supportive Physical Environments: Indirect Guidance

Positive Guidance and Discipline Strategies: Direct Guidance

Self-Esteem and the Moral Self

Feelings and Friends: Emotional and Social Competence

Resilience and Stress in Childhood

Aggression and Bullying in Young Children

Minimizing Challenging Behavior

Apply Your Knowledge: Guiding Children During Routines and Transitions

Apply Your Knowledge: Use the Decision-Making Model of Child Guidance

Filters