Ch. 17

A form of strength-based observation and documentation that a teacher records in narrative format is called a ___.

Used to indicate the degree to which a quality or trait is present.

Some teachers use a digital portfolio collection called a(n) ___ to show their collection of assessment evidence.

Digital tablets and smartphones should not be used when documenting children’s behavior.

To protect ____, do not discuss a child’s behavior within the classroom.

A child’s development is impacted by ____.

Which statement about portfolios is accurate?

During observation time, avoid talking to ____.

Making video and audio recordings using a digital tablet is a good way to ____.

It is wise to talk with the children and staff members during observation time.

A portfolio should be a summary of the child’s development.

A(n) ____ requires you to make a judgment about behavior.

Which is a question a teacher should ask a child’s primary caregiver?

Which statement about using technology in the classroom is accurate?

When collecting data to assess learning, remember that digital technology ____.

A collection of materials that shows a person’s abilities, accomplishments, and progress over time.

The assessment method chosen depends on the type of behaviors you want to assess and the amount of detail needed.

process of observing, recording, and documenting children’s growth and behavior to make decisions about their education.

The activity preferences during self-selected play can be recorded on it.

Characteristics and behaviors typical of children in specific age groups.

Designed to record the presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors.

A(n) ____ indicates the presence or absence of a trait.

Formal methods of observation include ____.

Whenever possible, when collecting children’s products, store materials and items in ____ order.

Which is a guideline to follow when observing children?

Assessment information is confidential and should not be shared with parents.

A portfolio contains ____.

Contains a brief narrative account of a specific incident.

A tangible object a child creates that provides evidence of learning is called a(n) ____.

Preschool teachers usually use informal observation methods to collect data.

To collect data, preschool teachers usually use ____.

A(n) ____ is a digital portfolio collection.

Assessment data should be recorded once weekly.

The most important guideline when observing children is to ____.

One of the oldest and best methods for learning about young children.

You can write down notes on individual children during free-choice activities.

All of the following is a purpose of assessment except to ____.

What is a consideration for choosing an assessment method?

One disadvantage of using a checklist is that they require the use of digital technology.

Each of the following is an example of children’s products except ____.

Collecting, photographing, or recording samples of a child’s work is called visual documentation.

Assessment information on each child should be recorded ____.

The process of reviewing information and finding value in it is called ____.