Observing Young Children Review

A subjective statement is an

• Fact

• Opinion

An objective statement is a

• Fact

• Opinion

Ava is happy.

• Subjective

• Objective

Ava is smiling.

• Subjective

• Objective

Ava said "I am happy!"

• Subjective

• Objective

This is where observers write down everything observed for a set period of time (such as 15 minutes). It is useful when an observer is concentrating on a certain area of development (PIES).

• Frequency Count

• Developmental Checklist

• Running Record

• Anecdotal Record

This type of observation is useful when concentrating on a specific area of development (PIES), and time is not limited. It can be done as often as needed.

• Frequency Count

• Developmental Checklist

• Running Record

• Anecdotal Record

This type of observation is useful to track an unwanted behavior. It starts with a baseline and from there, every time an unwanted behavior occurs, a tally mark is written down. Attempts at changing the unwanted behavior are made, in hopes at stopping it. Caregivers can see if their attempts are working or not.

• Frequency Count

• Developmental Checklist

• Running Record

• Anecdotal Record

A checklist to check all areas of development (PIES) for a certain age. Things a child should know, or be able to do, at a specific age.

• Frequency Count

• Developmental Checklist

• Running Record

• Anecdotal Record

The most beneficial way to observe Sam, who has a fine motor skill problem (using scissors/writing her name) would be a?

• Frequency Count

• Developmental Checklist

• Running Record

• Anecdotal Record