Deck 6: Using Observation in Guiding Children

Question 1

Explain the central role of assessment in modern schools.

Answer 1

No answer

Question 2

Defend the importance of objectivity in making observations of children.

Answer 2

No answer

Question 3

List and briefly explain two reasons for observing children's behavior.

Answer 3

No answer

Question 4

Which of the following is true of authentic assessment?

A) It benefits children.
B) It benefits teachers.
C) It benefits parents.
D) all of the above
E) both A and B, but not C

Question 5

Mr. Nolan is frustrated with Jerry because the seven-year-old disrupts the class so often. Why should this teacher observe Jerry's behavior?

A) It is the teacher's responsibility to observe.
B) Observing the child's behavior will give the teacher information about Jerry.
C) Observing is the first step in helping Jerry.
D) all of these

Question 6

What is/are the major difference(s) between ethical and unethical observers of children's behavior?

A) Ethical observers think that they have more responsibility in any relationship; unethical observers do not.
B) Unethical observers believe in discovering children's strengths; ethical observers do not.
C) Ethical observers want to know what children can do with success; unethical observers do not want to know this.
D) both A and C

Question 7

One good format for observing children's behavior, illustrated in this chapter, is:

A) a time-sensitive document
B) an historical survey
C) a timed writing
D) none of these

Question 8

A ________ is like an anecdotal record, but it provides more detail.

A) checklist
B) running record
C) rating scale
D) time sampling

Question 9

Which of the following best describes anecdotal records?

A) a nonnarrative method for observing
B) require that teachers leave the classroom to observe
C) done with checklists
D) done with rating scales
E) none of these

Question 10

A ________ is a list of characteristics or behaviors.

A) running record
B) portfolio
C) summative assessment
D) checklist

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a non-narrative form of observation?

A) event sampling
B) rating scales
C) checklists
D) all of these

Question 12

What is a running record?

A) a narrative method for observing
B) a nonnarrative method for observing
C) done while the teacher works with children
D) done with checklists
E) B and C

Question 13

A checklist:

A) does not tell a story
B) accompanies anecdotal records
C) is a narrative method for observing
D) should be used when you need a lot of detail
E) none of these

Question 14

The principal of an elementary has taken away all recesses. The children in this school have begun to act out quite a bit, especially in the late afternoon. What is their "challenging"behavior probably saying to this principal?

A) "We have an unmet need. Please help us meet this need."
B) "We think that taking away recess was a really bad idea!"
C) "Help! We need some exercise."
D) all of these

Question 15

A portfolio is:

A) an organized collection of a student's work
B) a logical method to store and document information about a child's progress
C) a haphazard pile of items placed into a folder or box
D) both A and B only

Question 16

According to the text, what is the major overall goal of assessment?

A) to prepare children for state exams
B) to help parents understand how their child is doing in school
C) to build on children's strengths
D) A and B
E) none of these

Question 17

Assessment in early childhood education should be:

A) strength-based
B) standards driven
C) paper-and-pencil format
D) focused on the cognitive domain
E) B and D

Question 18

Which of the following are purposes of assessment?

A) identify children in need of special services
B) meet learning needs of all children
C) meet developmental needs of all children
D) all of these
E) B and C

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of authentic assessment?

A) It is performance-based.
B) It emphasizes real-world application of skills.
C) It relies on paper-and-pencil fill in the blank type tests.
D) A and B
E) B and C

Question 20

All of the following are examples of authentic assessment, except:

A) paper and pencil, fill in the blank type of test
B) collecting samples of children's work
C) interviewing children
D) teacher observation

Question 21

According to the text, what questions should you ask yourself about children's behavior when observing?

A) who, what, when, where and why?
B) how each participant was involved
C) how the parent could be involved
D) all of the above

Question 22

All of the following are examples of the use of descriptive phrasing except:

A) Ruby raised her hand three times in math class.
B) James was happy to be sitting next to Anna.
C) Alexis tracked the words with her finger as she read aloud.
D) Frankie completed his social studies test in 30 minutes.

Question 23

When teachers need to summarize observations, they use:

A) running records
B) checklists
C) rating scales
D) event sampling
E) time sampling

Question 24

A good way to observe one particular aspect of a child's development or learning is to use:

A) running records
B) checklists
C) rating scales
D) event sampling
E) time sampling

Question 25

________ allows teachers to observe small samples of a child's behavior and records whether that behavior occurred.

A) Running records
B) Checklists
C) Rating scales
D) Event sampling
E) Time sampling

Question 26

________ are repositories for data, observations, and other documents.

A) Running records
B) Checklists
C) Rating scales
D) Portfolios

Question 27

Constructive, positive guidance relies on:

A) observing a child
B) reflecting
C) using the information wisely to make decisions
D) all of the above
E) both A and B only