Create a Venn diagram comparing the two general approaches to assessment described in Chapter 9 to gather information about children's literacy development. Describe how the two approaches can work together to create a more accurate picture of children's literacy development
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 2What are two types of standardized tests?
A. criterion referenced and norm referenced
B. norm referenced and True-False tests
C. criterion referenced and multiple choice tests
D. none of the above
Ques. 3All are characteristics of formative assessment except:
A. observing development over time
B. comparing student performance to a norm
C. determining the effectiveness of instruction
D. monitoring progress toward a benchmark
Ques. 4In shared writing and interactive writing, the teacher can draw the children's attention to a variety of key literacy skills. Describe the language a teacher might use to teach three key literacy skills. Label each language example with the key literacy skill the teacher is teaching.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 5Describe the differences between shared writing and interactive writing.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 6If a teacher points to a picture of a ladder and asks children what letter does ladder begin with, she is addressing which skill?
A. alphabet recognition
B. phonological awareness
C. phonics
D. concepts about print
Ques. 7Interactive storybook reading or shared book reading is an example of a:
A. word-level technique
B. vocabulary technique
C. listening comprehension technique
D. meaning-level technique