PECT Assessment and Evaluation Strategies 2

Question 1

Which assessment approach involves a teacher watching a child build with blocks and documenting what they observe?

Accepted Answer

Observational assessment

Answer

Observational assessment involves systematically watching and recording children's behavior and learning during natural classroom activities.

Question 2

A teacher uses a running record while a student reads aloud. This assessment primarily informs the teacher about:

Accepted Answer

Reading accuracy, error patterns, and decoding strategies

Answer

Running records capture a child's oral reading behaviors, including miscues and self-corrections, providing data for instructional planning.

Question 3

The purpose of diagnostic assessment in early childhood is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the specific nature of a child's learning needs or difficulties

Answer

Diagnostic assessments provide detailed information about a child's specific strengths and areas of challenge to guide targeted instruction or referral.

Question 4

Which of the following best ensures that an assessment is valid for young children?

Accepted Answer

It measures what it is intended to measure in a developmentally appropriate way

Answer

Validity means an assessment accurately measures the intended construct; for young children, this requires methods appropriate to their developmental level.

Question 5

Family communication about assessment results should primarily aim to:

Accepted Answer

Share information about the child's progress and involve families as partners

Answer

Effective family communication about assessment builds partnerships, celebrates growth, and positions families as essential contributors to children's learning.

PECT - PreK-4 Exam Practice Test

PECT - PreK-4 Exam Practice Test

PECT Assessment and Evaluation Strategies 2