Classroom Management and Assessment in PreK-4 Flashcards

Portfolio assessment in PreK-4 is valuable because:

Answer: It documents growth over time using actual samples of children's work

Portfolios collect work samples over time, making progress visible and providing rich evidence of learning that a single test cannot capture.

Which statement best describes the purpose of a developmental screening tool?

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

Developmental screenings are brief tools that flag children who may benefit from more in-depth assessment—they do not diagnose.

A positive behavior support (PBS) approach in PreK prioritizes:

Answer: Teaching, acknowledging, and reinforcing expected behaviors

PBS focuses on proactive teaching of expected behaviors, environmental design, and positive reinforcement rather than reactive punishment.

Family engagement in PreK-4 assessment means:

Answer: Families are partners who share information and receive ongoing communication about their child's development

Family engagement as a partnership involves two-way communication, family input into assessment, and shared decision-making about a child's learning.

Which is an example of culturally responsive classroom management?

Answer: Learning about children's cultural norms and adjusting expectations and communication accordingly

Culturally responsive management acknowledges that behavioral norms vary across cultures and adjusts approaches to be respectful and effective for all children.

Which seating arrangement is most appropriate for a large-group lesson in PreK?

Answer: Children seated in a circle or on a rug together

Gathering on a rug in a circle or group promotes community, maintains teacher proximity, and suits young children's need for closeness and movement.