Question 1

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-The intent of __________ is to measure all the children in the same way.

Accepted Answer

formal observation

Question 2

Accountability in early childhood programs:
A) is a way of acknowledging efforts to provide quality curriculum for young children.
B) is only accomplished through adherence to strict policy and procedure.
C) is not reflected in what happens in the classroom on a daily basis.
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Accountability in early childhood programs is not just about adhering to policies and procedures, but also about acknowledging the efforts to provide quality curriculum for young children. It is reflected in what happens in the classroom on a daily basis.

Question 3

The three observation methods used most often in classrooms include:
A) scales, checklists, and running records.
B) notebooks, checklists, and portfolios.
C) anecdotal records, logs, notebooks, and running records.
D) portfolios, interviews, and conversations.

Accepted Answer

Anecdotal records, logs, notebooks, and running records are the most commonly used observation methods in classrooms. This is because they provide detailed information about the student's behavior, skills, and progress, and can be used to inform instructional decisions. Scales, checklists, portfolios, interviews, and conversations can also be useful, but are not as frequently used as the methods mentioned in choice C. Notebooks and checklists are often used in conjunction with other observation methods, but alone may not provide sufficient information about the student's performance.

Question 4

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-__________ are short and usually written down after the event.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Question 5

Funding sources often require programs to justify the progress of participating children by:
A) acknowledging the fluctuation of every child's growth and development can cause test scores to fluctuate.
B) generally selecting commercially prepared standardized tests.
C) seldom requiring standardized tests for program accountability.
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Standardized tests are typically required by funding sources to measure children's progress in participating programs. These tests provide an objective and consistent assessment of children's skills and abilities, and help funding sources determine whether the program is making a positive impact on children's development. While the fluctuation of every child's growth and development can cause test scores to fluctuate, standardized tests remain a valuable tool for assessing progress and demonstrating program accountability. Option A is partially true, but it is not the best answer, as acknowledging fluctuations is not enough to justify progress. Option C is incorrect, as standardized tests are often required for program accountability.

Question 6

Performance assessment in early childhood programs:
A) is used to describe the observations of children in their natural settings.
B) does not require teachers to identify in advance what behavior or ability would be observed.
C) is not used to connect each child to the curriculum.
D) is always formal and developed by outside sources.

Accepted Answer

Performance assessment in early childhood programs is typically based on observations of children in their natural settings, rather than formal testing or assessment. This allows teachers to gather information on a child's skills, abilities, and progress in a way that is aligned with their developmentally appropriate practices. As such, performance assessment is often used to connect each child to the curriculum and identify areas where additional support may be needed. It does not necessarily require teachers to identify in advance what behavior or ability would be observed, as they are simply observing children as they engage in various activities and interact with others. While some performance assessment tools may be developed by outside sources, they can also be created by teachers or other professionals within the program.

Question 7

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that the:
A) individual educational needs of all young children with special needs must be met in all early childhood programs.
B) educational needs of all young children with special needs be reviewed by a team.
C) review team include such individuals as teachers, parents, diagnosticians, school psychologists, medical personnel, social workers, or representatives of government agencies or other institutions.
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that the educational needs of all young children with special needs be reviewed by a team that includes individuals such as teachers, parents, diagnosticians, school psychologists, medical personnel, social workers, or representatives of government agencies or other institutions. The law also requires that the individual educational needs of all young children with special needs be met in all early childhood programs. Therefore, all the options given in the question are correct.

Question 8

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-Ongoing observation and documentation of children is __________, which provides information about their needs, interests, and curriculum development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Question 9

The statements about formative assessment are true except for which of the following?
A) The assessment mirrors the philosophy of each program.
B) The assessment process does not include feedback to the children.
C) The assessment occurs throughout the year on an ongoing basis.
D) The assessment includes anecdotal notes, running records, checklists, photographs, and portfolios with work samples.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the assessment process does not include feedback to the children is not true. Formative assessment is meant to provide ongoing feedback to children to help them improve their learning and understand their progress. Feedback can be given in a variety of forms, including verbal feedback, written comments, and conferences with the teacher.

Question 10

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-__________ and privacy regarding all observation and assessment processes need to be maintained at all times.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Question 11

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-__________ is a way of acknowledging your efforts to provide quality curriculum for young children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Question 12

Assessment:
A) is the practice of observing and documenting what children do and say in an objective manner.
B) establishes essential information through observation and documentation.
C) provides specific information about the children and helps teachers make important daily decisions to meet the children's needs.
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Assessment involves all of the choices mentioned above. It is important to observe and document what children do and say in an objective manner, as this helps establish essential information that can be used to make important daily decisions to meet their needs. Thus, all the choices are correct.

Question 13

Teachers who assess young children:
A) must share information gathered about the group of children with all other staff members and other families in the program.
B) need to maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all observation and assessment processes.
C) protect the privacy of children in all areas, but their photographs and images.
D) show concern about a child's welfare by refusing to reveal confidential information to agencies and individuals who may act in the child's interest.

Accepted Answer

Teachers who assess young children need to maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all observation and assessment processes. This is important to protect the child's privacy and avoid any potential harm or stigma that may result from sharing confidential information. The teacher can share information about a child's progress and needs with other staff members and families but only with their explicit consent. Likewise, they should show concern about a child's welfare by sharing confidential information only with agencies and individuals who have a legitimate need to know and are authorized to receive such information.

Question 14

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-__________ may take many forms, including listening to what children say, observing what they do, and appraising and predicting their behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Question 15

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-Services to a child with special needs would be described in a(n) __________ and include reasonable expectations for the child to accomplish in a year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Question 16

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-Checklists, rating scales, digital cameras, videos and tape recordings, portfolios with samples of the children's work, and anecdotal records provide methods of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Question 17

Conferences in the early childhood settings:
A) provide opportunities for teachers to engage family members in the educational and developmental progress of their children.
B) inform parents about the teachers' likes and dislikes about the children.
C) should be formally scheduled at least five times during the school year.
D) should only be held at the parent's convenience during school hours.

Accepted Answer

Conferences in early childhood settings provide opportunities for teachers to engage family members in the educational and developmental progress of their children. It is important to involve parents in their child's education and keep them informed about their progress. Option B is incorrect as conferences should not focus on the teacher's likes or dislikes, but rather on the child's progress and areas for growth. Option C may not be necessary to schedule five times a year, as it depends on the individual needs of the child and family. Option D is also incorrect as conferences should be scheduled at a mutually convenient time for both the parent and teacher.

Question 18

The documentation process in early care and learning programs:
A) is not an important means of learning.
B) can make learning visible through the use of checklists, rating scales, and other methods.
C) does not require the children's participation because the teacher is trained to collect the data.
D) none of above

Accepted Answer

The documentation process in early care and learning programs is important as it makes learning visible through the use of checklists, rating scales, and other methods. This process involves collecting data on children's learning and development, and their active participation is crucial for accurate documentation.

Question 19

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-Collecting samples of the children's work and creating a __________ is a valuable documentation method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Question 20

Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal observation
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
informal observation
portfolios

-__________ realistically connects each child to the curriculum and provides information that reflects the philosophy of the program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms used in completion questions:
accountability
anecdotal records
assessment
authentic assessment
confidentiality
documentation
formal...

Quiz 3: Linking Curriculum to Child Development and Observation

Terms used in completion questions: accountability anecdotal records assessment authentic assessment confidentiality documentation formal observation Individual Education Plan (IEP) informal observation portfolios -The intent of __________ is to measure all the children in the same way.

Accountability in early childhood programs:

The three observation methods used most often in classrooms include:

Terms used in completion questions: accountability anecdotal records assessment authentic assessment confidentiality documentation formal observation Individual Education Plan (IEP) informal observation portfolios -__________ are short and usually written down after the event.

Funding sources often require programs to justify the progress of participating children by:

Performance assessment in early childhood programs:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that the:

The statements about formative assessment are true except for which of the following?

Assessment:

Teachers who assess young children:

Conferences in the early childhood settings:

The documentation process in early care and learning programs: