Assessment and Evaluation Strategies Flashcards

Formative assessment in early childhood is best described as:

Answer: Ongoing data collection used to inform and adjust instruction

Formative assessment is continuous, embedded in daily instruction, and used by teachers to monitor progress and make timely instructional adjustments.

A portfolio assessment collects:

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

Portfolios document a child's learning journey through collected work samples, allowing teachers, families, and children to observe growth over time.

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

Answer: Observation and performance-based assessments during natural activities

Observation-based and performance assessments embedded in play and routine activities are developmentally appropriate for young children.

A summative assessment is used primarily to:

Answer: Measure student achievement at the end of a unit or period

Summative assessments evaluate cumulative learning at the completion of an instructional period and are used for accountability and reporting.

Anecdotal notes are most useful for assessment because they:

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

Anecdotal notes document specific, dated observations that provide rich qualitative data about children's learning, development, and behavior.

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

Answer: To identify children who may need further evaluation or support

Screening assessments are brief tools used to identify children who may be at risk and need more comprehensive evaluation or early intervention services.