Chapter 6: Observation and Assessment of Children (B&B)

A child who becomes upset when she has to switch to inside activities is being influenced by ____

Which of the following observational techniques has the problem of potential observer bias?

Testing and screening are synonymous

Piaget developed a method of ovservation called the "methode clinique"

In general, observations are made to _____.

Teachers can become more judgmental by learning to observe

Observing helps teachers separate facts from ___.

A screening instrument is an adequate measure to determine a child's skills

Observing a child while he plays with a friend is a form of ____ assessment.

“Can work independently” would be on a ____.

Time and event sampling ____.

Young children do not function well in common test situations

Which is an example of an objective statement?

A major focus of observations is the _____.

By spotting a child's strengths and difficulties, a teacher can learn more about children as individuals

The context of an observation should include both settings and situations.

Authentic assessment should be done when children are in their natural setting and performing real tasks

Assessment concerns include ____.

Observations can give information about children in relation to others

Portfolio assessments should not include a photo of a child