Final Flashcards
Vocabulary Stupid Shit
What is Authentic assessment?
using some type of performance by the child to demonstrate understanding
What is Alternative assessment?
assessment different from traditional written or multiple choice tests
What is Formative assessment?
designed to measure progress on an objective rather than to give a qualitative result
What is Structured interview?
planned interview conducted by the teacher for assessment purposes
What is Item analysis?
analysis of single test items to determine their difficulty value and discriminating power
What is Work sample?
example of child’s work
What is Standard error of measurement?
estimate of possible magnitude of error present in test scores
What is Directed assignment?
a specific assessment on a child’s performance on a learning objective
What is Norm-referenced test?
test in which the taker’s performance is compared with those in the norm group
What is Standard deviation?
measure of variability of a distribution of scores around the mean
What is Time sampling?
observation to determine the frequency of a behavior
What is Graphic rating scale?
rating scale that can be used as a continuum of characteristics by descriptors on the scale on any point of the continuum
What is Corrective?
instructional materials and methods used with mastery learning that are implemented after formative assessments
What is Table of specifications?
curriculum objectives that have been analyzed to determine to what level of Bloom’s Taxonomy the student must demonstrate for mastery
What is Diagnostic interview?
determines a child’s learning needs or assess weaknesses
Why is assessment used for infants and young children?
1) Assessing to promotes children’s learning/development
2) Identifying children for health and social services
3) Monitoring trends and evaluating programs/services
4) Assessing academic achievement to hold everyone accountable
Why should assessment be used in the classroom?
- use multi sources of info
- benefit child&improve learning
- involve child and family
- fair for all children
Who should exam infants that are at risk?
pediatrician, speech therapists (anyone with certification to diagnose children for issues/delays)
What is performance assessment?
child demonstrates knowledge by applying it to a task or a problem-solving activity
Why are standardized tests important?
to plan instruction, study differences between individuals/groups, and for counseling/guidance
Why do we analyze test items on standardized tests?
analysis of single test items to determine their difficulty value and discriminating power or if they should be disregarded
What should you consider when looking for a quality test?
- purpose of the test
- test design
- validity and reliability
- administering and scoring
How do you select a norm population?
chosen to reflect the makeup of the population for whom the test is designed
What does achievement tests measure?
evaluates child’s achievement related to prior instruction
What do intelligence tests measure?
assess overall intellectual functioning
What do screening tests measure?
indicators that a child might have a developmental problem that needs to be further investigated
What do criterion-referenced tests compare?
how well a student could perform on some standard or objective
What are standard deviations used for?
to see how an individual score compared with the scores of the norm group
What are Z and T scores?
Z-determine how above/below the mean a score is located
T-report scores parallel to the standard deviation
What are Stanines used for?
to divide the population to compare cumulative percentages/percentiles
How does the ranking system for Stanines works?
A scale of 9-1 standard deviations with descriptors that are easy for parents to understand
Why should we observe cognitive behavior?
because children cannot communicate with us about their cognitive abilities
What types of are assessment commonly used to study social behaviors?
observation at play or interacting in the classroom centers
What are the advantages of using a rubric?
- flexible
- adaptable
- used by teacher or student
- translated into grade
- guidelines for quality work or performance
What should be included on a preschool checklist for assessment?
developmental categories: physical, cognitive, and social
What are the steps in checklist design?
1) identify skills to be included
2) separate listing of target behaviors
3) sequential organization of checklist
4) record keeping
What can be included on a preschool test?
- tasks/oral responses
- counting
- adapted paper/pencil tests
What do formative and summative test formats look like?
(F)check up on student progress and creates correctives if further experiences are needed
(S)final assessment
-concrete strategies
What is the reasonable time for primary testing?
20-30 Minutes
What A, B, C, &D mean in objective writing?
Audience, Behavior, Condition, and Degree of Mastery
What is the link between standard of mastery and Bloom’s Taxonomy?
the standard of mastery calls for a minimum requirement to check if students have reached a certain level in Bloom’s Taxonomy
What sorts of things could be called performance assessments
- interviews
- contracts
- directed assignments
- games
- work samples
- projects
- portfolios
What is authentic learning based on?
construction of knowledge and focuses on higher-order thinking
What needs to be decided prior to conducting an observation?
The:
- purpose - focus - record/documentation - use of observation
What makes an interview with young children effective?
- taking notes
- don’t limit to just talking
- keep them short
- continue questions after child responds for correctness
What does the organization of a portfolio look like?
by area of development or subject-area
What are the advantages of using a portfolio?
- wide range of assessment methods
- flexible
- higher evaluations
- child input
- extensive information
What are three types of Model Assessment and Reporting Systems?
- project spectrum
- work sampling system
- preschool child observation record
- teacher-designed systems
