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Methods of Assessing Young Children Flash Cards
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Assessment | The process of collecting, analyzing and interpreting information to make judgments or decisions abut something's value, quality of importance. |
| Accountability | The principle of taking personal responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their outcomes, rather than shifting blame or make excuses |
| Documentation | Documentation refers to communicable materials, like text, visuals, or instructions, that describe, explain, or provide evidence for an object, system, or process. |
| Diagnostic Assessment | A pre-assessment given before instruction to evaluate a student's existing knowledge, skills, and potential learning gaps on a specific topic. |
| Formative Assessment | An ongoing, student-and classroom-centered process for monitoring learning and providing, immediate, ongoing feedback to adjust teaching and learning strategies in real-time. |
| Summative Assessment | Evaluations conducted at the end of an instructional period to measure student learning, often by comparing performance against standards or benchmarks. |
| Authentic Assessment | Evaluates a student's ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world situations and complex tasks. |
| Rubric | An assessment tool that defines the criteria and performance levels for a task, providing clear expectations for students and a consistent method for evaluation |
| Checklist | A list of items, tasks, or criteria to be completed, verified, or considered, designed to ensure completeness, reduce errors, and maintain consistency in various personal and professional tasks. |
| Portfolio | A curated collection of works, assets, or responsibilities. Serves to showcase expertise, track progress, or manage resources |
| Artifact | Lesson plans, student work samples, assessment data, parent communication records, and professional development logs. |
| Anecdotal Note | A brief, factual, and objective written record of a specific behavior or event observed in a child or student, often used by educators to track progress and plan instruction. |
| Observation | The act of noticing and collecting information about a phenomenon, event, or behavior, either for scientific or everyday purposes. |
| Perception | The organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information. Is crucial for interacting with the environment and understanding the world. |
| Developmentally Appropriate Practice | A research based teaching approach in early childhood education that considers the age, individual needs, and cultural context of each child to promote their optimal development and learning. |
| Planning | The fundamental process of forethought, involving imaging a desired goal and formulating the necessary steps to achieve it, often using logic and data-driven insights. |
| Standards | Established benchmarks for quality, behavior, or achievement that serve as a model or basis for comparison, judgment, or measurement. |
| Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes | Specific, measurable statements describing the knowledge, skills, and abilities students should process or be able to demonstrate after completing a course, program, or learning experience. |
| Standardized Test | An exam that is administered and scored in a consistent, predetermined way, ensuring that all test takers receive the same questions, time, and grading criteria, allowing for the fair and objective comparison of individual and group performance, |
| High Stakes Testing | The use of a single test to make crucial decisions, such as a student passing a course, graduating, or a professional gaining a license, where the outcome has significant consequences for the individual, school, or teacher. |
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