Two of Claudette's kindergarten students have gotten into a fight over who gets to use the painting easel during free time. After settling the dispute and making sure her other students are on task, Claudette writes some notes about the incident in each child's file. She makes sure to stick to the facts, to avoid interpreting the children's behavior, and to describe the context of the behavior. What type of informal assessment is Claudette using?

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Claudette is using an anecdotal record, which involves taking brief notes about incidents as they occur in a factual and non-interpretive manner, focusing on the context and behavior observed.

Two of Claudette's Kindergarten Students Have Gotten into a Fight