PECT Assessment and Evaluation Strategies

Question 1

Formative assessment in early childhood is best described as:

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Ongoing data collection used to inform and adjust instruction

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A standardized test given at the end of the year

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A single snapshot of student achievement for reporting

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An assessment completed before instruction begins

Question 2

A portfolio assessment collects:

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A systematic selection of a child's work over time to show growth

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Standardized test scores from multiple years

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Teacher-generated summaries of student behavior

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A single end-of-unit project or test

Question 3

Which type of assessment is most aligned with developmentally appropriate practice for PreK children?

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Observation and performance-based assessments during natural activities

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Standardized, pencil-and-paper tests

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Computer-adaptive assessments timed for speed

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Norm-referenced tests administered in a testing room

Question 4

A summative assessment is used primarily to:

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Measure student achievement at the end of a unit or period

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Guide day-to-day instructional decisions

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Identify at-risk students for early intervention

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Monitor ongoing progress during a lesson

Question 5

Anecdotal notes are most useful for assessment because they:

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Capture specific observations of a child's behavior and learning in context

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Provide numerical scores for grade reporting

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Replace standardized assessments entirely

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Require no professional interpretation

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a screening assessment in early childhood?

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To identify children who may need further evaluation or support

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To assign grades for report cards

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To measure end-of-year academic achievement

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To compare student performance across classrooms