CPT Observation and Assessment Practices 2

Question 1

A teacher notices a child repeatedly building the same block tower and knocking it down. What type of observation method best captures this repeated behavior pattern over time?

Accepted Answer

Event sampling

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Running record

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Anecdotal note

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Time sampling

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a developmental checklist in a preschool classroom?

Accepted Answer

To document whether children have demonstrated specific skills

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To rank children against each other academically

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To assign letter grades to children's progress

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To identify children who need to repeat preschool

Question 3

When conducting an anecdotal observation, a teacher writes: 'Maya grabbed the crayon from Jace because she wanted it.' What is wrong with this observation?

Accepted Answer

It includes an interpretation rather than objective description

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It is too short to be useful

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It names both children, which violates confidentiality

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It does not include the time of day

Question 4

A portfolio assessment approach to documenting preschool learning is most valuable because it:

Accepted Answer

Shows growth over time through collected work samples and observations

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Provides a single score that summarizes child development

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Compares a child's skills to national norms

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Reduces the amount of teacher documentation required

Question 5

During a parent-teacher conference, a teacher shares observation notes about a child's social development. What is the primary ethical consideration?

Accepted Answer

Keeping observation records confidential and sharing only with authorized individuals

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Sharing observations only when parents specifically request them

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Avoiding discussion of any concerns to prevent parental worry

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Comparing the child's development to siblings in the family

Question 6

Which assessment tool would be MOST appropriate for evaluating a preschooler's fine motor development?

Accepted Answer

Observation of scissor use, drawing, and manipulative play

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A standardized reading readiness test

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A written test with picture-matching questions

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Parent survey about homework completion

Question 7

A teacher uses time sampling to observe a child's engagement. She records the child's activity every 5 minutes for 30 minutes. What is a key limitation of this method?

Accepted Answer

It may miss behaviors that occur between observation intervals

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It requires too many observers to be practical

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It cannot be used with more than one child at a time

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It only works for outdoor observations