Observation and Assessment Methods Flashcards
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Which documentation strategy is MOST useful for identifying a child's learning progression over time?
Answer: Developmental portfolio
A developmental portfolio collects multiple evidence samples over time, clearly showing a child's growth trajectory.
What should a teacher do FIRST after completing an observation of a child?
Answer: Record objective details while memory is fresh
Accurate documentation requires recording objective, factual details as soon as possible after the observation.
The ASQ-3 (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) is best described as a:
Answer: Developmental screening tool completed with parent input
The ASQ-3 is a widely used developmental screening tool that incorporates parent-reported observations across five domains.
A child with an IEP is being observed. Who should have access to assessment records per IDEA?
Answer: The IEP team members and parents
Under IDEA, IEP team members and parents have the right to access a child's assessment records to support educational planning.
Which of the following is an example of criterion-referenced assessment?
Answer: Checking whether a child can write their first name independently
Criterion-referenced assessment measures whether a child has met a specific skill or standard, not how they compare to others.
What is a key advantage of using work samples in assessment?
Answer: They provide concrete evidence of a child's actual skills and products
Work samples such as drawings or writing pieces provide direct, tangible evidence of what a child can produce.
A teacher asks children to retell a story they heard. This is BEST classified as which type of assessment?
Answer: Authentic performance-based assessment
Performance-based authentic assessment evaluates children through meaningful tasks that reflect real learning activities.