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Chapter 6: Assessment and Evaluation Through Observation
Test Bank
1. ___________ is seeing, noting, and recording specific behavioral phenomena.
2. ___________ checks to see if goals and objectives are being met and places a value judgment
on the behavior being observed.
3. ___________ judges the worth and value of the behavior, event, program, or teaching strategy
based on what is observed.
4. In order to observe young children, teachers need to be aware of their own
5. There are two types of observations. Which one can be defined as being free-flowing and less
structured?
6. There are two types of observations. Which one can be defined as being more structured and
controlled?
7. An example of a student’s work, which can include standardized test scores, interview
transcripts, pictures, and videos, is called a
8. One of the best methods for measuring social skills is through
9. ____________ teaching is helping children learn through both child-centered and adult-
centered interactions.
10. ______________ refers to whether or not different people utilizing a certain measure get the
same score.
11. At the beginning of the observational process it is important to have a certain purpose that is
stated as a clear
12. A ___________ selects a particular behavior or emotional expression of the child and
describes it and then reflects on the meaning or interprets the behavior or expression.
13. A written description of general behavior is called a
14. _______________ is used when the focus of the observation occurs less frequently or rarely.
15. With a _____________, a value or judgment of relative degree is placed on a behavior or
expression.
16. A current trend in assessment is a team of professionals conducting the assessment with input
from
17. A ____________ assessment is based on some outside objective criteria or standards and
compares young children with those criteria or standards.
18. A _____________ assessment compares young children with other typically developing
young children of the same age and developmental level.
19. Which of the following is NOT an example of alternative assessments?
20. ___________ is one’s ability to reason and solve problems cognitively.
21. There is only one good observation method to use with young children.
22. The main reason teachers observe young children is to assess their interests, development,
educational progress, and behavior.
23. With a frequency count, you simply count the number of times a behavior or expression
happens during the observation.
24. The teacher does not need to get permission to videotape or photograph children in the
classroom.
25. Formative evaluations allow for change in the educational program or more learning and
growing by the children evaluated.
26. Assessments and evaluations do not need to take into account the cultural background of the
child.
27. It is important to remember that you do not need to discuss strategies with the parent of a
child.
28. The child may behave differently depending on what people are in his or her environment.
29. There are no assessment tools that focus on the environment.
30. Currently, assessment tools only focus on children over the age of 2.
31. Clarify the difference between observation, assessment, and evaluation.
32. Developmentally Appropriate Assessment requires attention to what?
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33. List the four ways teachers should use assessment.
34. Explain the difference between time sampling and event sampling.
35. Discuss the importance of photographs and videotapes as observational methods.
36. Distinguish between criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments.
37. Differentiate between the two types of evaluation: formative and summative.
38. Define the term intentional teaching.
39. Compare and contrast the varying types of validity.
40. Review some tips that will help teachers share videos with parents and family members.
41. Identify some ways to improve communication with parents.
42. Explain test bias and what teachers can do to minimize the effects of test bias.
43. List the two important considerations to take into account when assessing young children.