ECE Observation and Assessment 3

Question 1

A teacher uses a running record to document a child's reading behavior. This tool is MOST useful for:

Accepted Answer

Capturing a detailed, continuous sequence of behavior as it occurs

Answer

Running records provide a verbatim, moment-by-moment account of behavior, capturing context and sequence that other tools miss.

Question 2

Which ethical principle requires that assessment information be shared only with those who have a legitimate need to know?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Confidentiality protects children's privacy by limiting access to assessment data to authorized individuals.

Question 3

Criterion-referenced assessments measure a child's performance:

Accepted Answer

Against a predetermined set of skills or learning standards

Answer

Criterion-referenced tools evaluate mastery of specific skills or benchmarks, not how a child compares to peers.

Question 4

An observer watches a child's block-building for 10 minutes and records everything the child does. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Running record

Answer

A running record documents all behaviors continuously within a defined time window, capturing the flow of activity.

Question 5

Which factor MOST threatens the reliability of an observational assessment?

Accepted Answer

Observer bias based on prior knowledge of the child

Answer

Observer bias occurs when a rater's expectations or personal feelings influence what they notice and record, reducing consistency.

(ECE) Early Childhood Education Certificate Practice Test