Elisabeth MeeksCIA #4

ASSESSING YOUNG CHILDREN

Assessments

Informal Standardized

Formative Authentic

What is it?Ask the same questions in the same way

Doesn’t give full picture of studentIsolates skillsExperts advocate to postpone use on young childrenUse after 4th grade

STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENTS

Two types: Authentic & Formative

INFORMAL ASSESSMENTS

Informal

Formative Authentic

What is it?

Assessment that mimics real life

Ex: Students make a plan to share 50

marbles

Useful for students

Students can see purpose for activity

AUTHENTIC

What is is?Assessment used to make decisions about

instruction

Used to direct teacher instruction

Can change instruction to help students

Ex: self-assessments, Kindergarten

Readiness Assessment

FORMATIVE

Formative Teach can help students based upon their knowledge

Students track their own learning

Standardized Not appropriate for young children

Authentic Real world skills

Gives students a purpose

WHAT’S BEST FOR STUDENTS?