VKRP Assessment Methods

Question 1

What is the PALS assessment?

Accepted Answer

Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening — Virginia's early literacy assessment tool

Answer

A friend-making program

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A physical fitness test

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A parent evaluation

Question 2

What developmental domains does VKRP assess?

Accepted Answer

Literacy, mathematics, self-regulation, and social skills

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Only reading

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Only math

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Only behavior

Question 3

What is a developmental screening?

Accepted Answer

A brief assessment identifying children who may need further evaluation for developmental delays

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A comprehensive diagnosis

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An IQ test

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A behavior report card

Question 4

How should assessment results be communicated to families?

Accepted Answer

In clear, jargon-free language with specific suggestions for supporting development at home

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Using technical terminology only

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Results should not be shared

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Only share if there are problems

Question 5

What is the difference between formative and summative assessment?

Accepted Answer

Formative is ongoing to guide instruction; summative evaluates outcomes at the end

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They are identical

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Formative is a final test

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Summative is ongoing

Question 6

What is observation-based assessment?

Accepted Answer

Systematically watching and recording children's behavior and skills during natural activities

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Only standardized testing

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Random watching without documentation

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Only parent reports