DECE 2533 QUIZ

Which of the following accurately reflects the role of assessment in both adult life and early childhood?

• a. Assessment serves as a minor factor in adult life but is pivotal in early childhood development.
• b. Assessment plays a negligible role in both adult life and early childhood.
• c. Assessment is an integral component not only in the lives of the adults but also in early childhood.

Which statement is true about importance of clarity regarding the assessment’s nature and audience in selecting an appropriate assessment tool?

• a. The clarity of assessment details is unimportant when choosing assessment tools.
• b. Clarity about the assessment’s nature and audience is crucial for selecting the right assessment tool.
• c. Knowing who the assessment is for matters in informal assessments.

Which of the following best describes the assessment in early childhood settings?

• a. A comprehensive system that includes screening measures, formative assessment, measures of environmental quality and measures of the quality of adult-child interactions.
• b. A limited system focused solely on formative assessment with no consideration for environmental factors.
• c. A system primarily centered on screening measures without emphasis on adult-child interactions.

Why do teachers conduct assessments?

• a. To solely identify children who are excelling academically.
• b. To gain insight into a child’s overall development.
• c. To solely evaluate the teacher’s performance within the programme.

How are assessments conducted in early childhood settings?

• a. There are only the formal assessment methods used in early childhood settings.
• b. There are no specific assessment methods used in early childhood settings.
• c. There are both formal and informal assessments in early childhood settings.

What are examples of informal assessments commonly used in early childhood settings?

• a. Performance assessment, portfolio assessment and developmental or academic checklists.
• b. Anecdotal records, running records and monthly test.
• c. Formal standardised test, rating skills and language transcript.

Why is observation important in an early childhood setting?

• a. Observation is only necessary for entertainment purposes.
• b. To ensure children are safe and prevent potential injuries.
• c. Observations are primarily conducted for administrative tasks.

Why is observation important for curriculum planning?

• a. Observations are irrelevant for curriculum planning.
• b. Curriculum planning does not involve observation.
• c. Observations help in making connections between what the children has learned and new or existing information.

Why is observation important for communication with the family?

• a. Observation is unrelated to communicating with families about children’s progress.
• b. Observation helps provide parents with positive and substantive information about the child’s progress.
• c. Communication with families is solely the responsibility of the school and teachers.

Why is writing important as a literacy role model?

• a. Writing has no role in modelling literacy for children.
• b. Children need to see adults writing.
• c. Literacy development is unrelated to observing adults write.