Chapter3 review and reflect cda
Chapter 3 Review and Reflect
1) List three purposes for assessment.
To gain knowledge of children's 1.needs, 2.interests, and 2.strengths
2) What is meant by the term authentic assessment?
When information is gathered in a natural, everyday setting it is called an authentic assessment.
3) Which of the following is considered a formal method of assessment?
A. Checklists.
B. Standardized tests.
C. Rating scales.
D. Anecdotal records.
4)List three considerations for choosing a method of assessment.
The type of behavior you are anticipating to observe
The amount of detail needed/ amount of time will be spent obtaining this information
Weather a single child needs to be observed or the group
5) Which of the following are objective statements?
A. Pours milk.
B. Rocks the doll.
C. Gets even.
D. Feels lonely.
6) Why is the anecdotal record considered the simplest form of direct observation?
An anecdotal record is the simplest form of direct observation due to the fact that there is no specific way to keep this record, it can be written on a piece of paper, no chart or form needed. The anecdotal does not need to be recorded in any specific setting and no specific training is needed.
7) Which assessment tool would you use to determine the degree to which a quality or trait was present?
The Rating Scale is used to record the degree of specific qualities and traits.
8) List one advantage and one disadvantage in using a checklist.
One advantage of using a checklist is that the information can be collected at any time.
A disadvantage of using a checklist is the lack of detail recorded.
9) What three methods could you choose to add information on a three-dimensional project to a child’s portfolio?
Visual Documentation
Recorded Stories
Child Work Samples
10) Describe how technology can be used as an assessment tool.
Audio and video are sources of technological assessment tools that can be used to
1) List three purposes for assessment.
To gain knowledge of children's 1.needs, 2.interests, and 2.strengths
2) What is meant by the term authentic assessment?
When information is gathered in a natural, everyday setting it is called an authentic assessment.
3) Which of the following is considered a formal method of assessment?
A. Checklists.
B. Standardized tests.
C. Rating scales.
D. Anecdotal records.
4)List three considerations for choosing a method of assessment.
The type of behavior you are anticipating to observe
The amount of detail needed/ amount of time will be spent obtaining this information
Weather a single child needs to be observed or the group
5) Which of the following are objective statements?
A. Pours milk.
B. Rocks the doll.
C. Gets even.
D. Feels lonely.
6) Why is the anecdotal record considered the simplest form of direct observation?
An anecdotal record is the simplest form of direct observation due to the fact that there is no specific way to keep this record, it can be written on a piece of paper, no chart or form needed. The anecdotal does not need to be recorded in any specific setting and no specific training is needed.
7) Which assessment tool would you use to determine the degree to which a quality or trait was present?
The Rating Scale is used to record the degree of specific qualities and traits.
8) List one advantage and one disadvantage in using a checklist.
One advantage of using a checklist is that the information can be collected at any time.
A disadvantage of using a checklist is the lack of detail recorded.
9) What three methods could you choose to add information on a three-dimensional project to a child’s portfolio?
Visual Documentation
Recorded Stories
Child Work Samples
10) Describe how technology can be used as an assessment tool.
Audio and video are sources of technological assessment tools that can be used to