Assessment in Early Childhood Education, 8th edition

Sue C. Wortham
, Belinda J. Hardin

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Assessment in Early Childhood Education is written from a developmental perspective. It provides current and future teachers alike with a comprehensive overview of all aspects of early childhood assessment, including the different possibilities available (far more than standardized tests) and how to use them most effectively for the benefit of the children in your classrooms. Both traditional and authentic teacher-designed assessments are explained for preschool children and for kindergarten and 3rd grade children who are transitioning into literacy.

The 8th Edition has been updated with new learning features, a new chapter about technology, Common Core and State Standards information, important organizational changes and more.

ISBN-13: 9780136631149

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Category: Assessment & Observation

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
1. An Overview of Assessment in Early Childhood
2. How Infants and Young Children Should Be Assessed
3. Communicating with Families

PART II: STANDARDIZED TESTS
4. How Standardized Tests Are Used, Designed, and Selected
5. Using and Reporting Standardized Test Results

PART III: CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS
6. Data-Driven Decision Making, Assessment, and Documentation
7. Observation
8. Checklists, Rating Scales, and Rubrics
9. Teacher-Designed Assessment Strategies
10. Performance-Based Assessment Strategies
11. Portfolio Assessment