Observation and Assessment Flashcards
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A child care provider uses a developmental checklist to assess a 3-year-old. Which statement best describes the purpose of a developmental checklist?
Answer: To indicate whether a child has achieved specific developmental milestones
Developmental checklists document which milestones a child has mastered, helping caregivers track progress against typical developmental sequences.
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates cultural bias in child observation and assessment?
Answer: Expecting all children to maintain direct eye contact as a sign of respectful listening
Direct eye contact is a culturally specific behavior; expecting it from all children imposes one cultural norm and introduces bias into assessments.
A preschool teacher notices that a child's fine motor skills have regressed since a family moved. The teacher should first:
Answer: Document the regression and speak privately with the parents to gather context
Regression can be a stress response to life changes; gathering context from the family helps determine whether intervention or support is needed.
In the context of authentic assessment, which of the following is the BEST example?
Answer: Observation of a child building a block tower during natural free-play
Authentic assessment captures children's abilities in natural, real-world contexts rather than in artificial testing conditions.
Which federal law governs parental rights regarding access to their child's educational and developmental records in a child care setting that receives federal funding?
Answer: FERPA
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) gives parents the right to access and request corrections to their child's educational records.
When a provider observes a child who is dual-language learner showing limited verbal responses in English, the provider should:
Answer: Assess the child in both languages and consider language exposure history before drawing conclusions
For dual-language learners, language assessment must account for proficiency in both languages to avoid misidentifying a language difference as a delay.
Which of the following is an example of formative assessment in a child care setting?
Answer: Weekly observation notes used to adjust classroom activities
Formative assessment is ongoing and used to inform day-to-day teaching decisions, unlike summative assessments conducted at defined endpoints.