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Observation and Assessment. Nita Thomason Ed.D . Chapter 2. Assessment Tools . Narratives Anecdotal record Running record Samplings Time Event Scales Graphic Numerical. Child Skills Checklist Tests Interviews Play-based Assessment Photographs. Narratives. Anecdotal Record
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Observationand Assessment Nita Thomason Ed.D. Chapter 2
Assessment Tools • Narratives • Anecdotal record • Running record • Samplings • Time • Event • Scales • Graphic • Numerical • Child Skills Checklist • Tests • Interviews • Play-based Assessment • Photographs
Narratives • Anecdotal Record • Advantages • Disadvantages • Running Record • Advantages • Disadvantages
Observation Skill Tips • Be objective • Be specific • Use direct quotes • Use mood cues
Be sure to include: • Facial expressions • Interactions with materials • Interactions with people • Body movements • Body language • Spoken language • Attention span
Rating Scales • Graphic Scale Always – Often – Sometimes –Seldom - Never • Numerical Scale • 1=definitely needs help • 2=could use help • 3=adequate • 4=strength
Child Interview • What do you like to play with? • Where is your favorite place to play in this room? • What do you like to do outdoors? • What do you do very well? • Literacy Activity • Ask child to retell &/or record story. • Ask child to draw a picture about a book. • Ask child what she-he liked about this book. • Ask content questions about the book
Checklist A list of behaviors with checkmarks, recorded before, during, and after behavior occurs