Deck 9: Performace-Based Strategies

Question 1

Interviews can be used for evaluation in several ways. Discuss 3 types of interviews and when they are appropriate.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Why is performance assessment particularly relevant with young children? Discuss at least 3 factors.

Answer 2

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Question 3

How are projects used in authentic learning? How do they fulfill the characteristics of performance-based assessment?

Answer 3

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Question 4

Explain the following:
a. Authentic learning and assessment are integrated.
b. The teacher has a different role in authentic learning and assessment.
c. Teaching, learning, and assessment involve a partnership between teacher and child in performance assessment.

Question 5

Observation is the least important assessment in performance assessments.

Question 6

Performance assessments can be structured or unstructured.

Question 7

Documentation of performance assessment is related to Reggio Emilia schools.

Question 8

Rubrics provide a framework to assess processes of learning in performance assessment.

Question 9

Performance assessments are conducted on the same schedule as other reporting period evaluation.

Question 10

The goal of performance assessment is to measure achievement.

Question 11

Teachers must have preparation and training before using performance assessments.

Question 12

Authentic performance assessment is always conducted individually.

Question 13

State standards for early childhood programs can have a negative impact on the use of performance assessments.

Question 14

Effective interviews with young children are generally short.

Question 15

Performance assessments include all of the following, except

A) Interviews
B) Contracts
C) End of chapter tests
D) Directed assignments

Question 16

What is authentic learning based on?

A) Construction of knowledge
B) A continuum of skills
C) Content areas such as reading and math
D) A structured curriculum

Question 17

Which of the following best describes what directed assignments are used for?

A) Independent completion of performance assessments
B) Determining if the child can carry out the assignment
C) Observation of student achievement
D) A & B
E) B & C

Question 18

Work samples can include all of the following, except

A) Clay models
B) Teacher-designed assessments
C) Paintings
D) Emergent writing

Question 19

Which best describes the components that need to be determined before conducting observation assessment?

A) Who, what, when, where
B) Child, surroundings, quality of surroundings, additional teachers
C) Purpose, focus, record/documentation, use of observation
D) Quality, quantity, purpose, timing

Question 20

Visit a classroom where performance assessments are used. Identify and describe the assessments used that demonstrate what the child knows or can apply.

Question 21

Select a learning objective suitable for a child in the first or second grade. Design assessments that used observation, an interview, and a game. Describe how you would conduct the assessments and analyze the results.