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Elisabeth Meeks CIA #4 ASSESSING YOUNG CHILDREN
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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?
