Summative assessments, formative assessments, checklists, time samples, running

Summative assessments, formative assessments, checklists, time samples, running

Summative assessments, formative assessments, checklists, time samples, running records, and event samples are just a few of assessment tools beyond observations that early childhood educators assess the learning and development of the children they work with. To learn more about these assessment tools, read the following articles.
Observation, Assessment and Planning for Play – PDF (15 MB)
Development and Portfolio Picks: An Approach for Developing Children’s Metacognition – PDF (4.5 MB)
Then, in a three to four page paper, include the following:
Compare and contrast formative and summative assessment
Explain three assessment tools (checklist, time samples, running records, event samples, etc.). In your explanation include a description of the tool, when you might use the tool, and the advantages and disadvantages of the tool
Summarize how you could use these assessments to create an assessment portfolio for a child
Your Assessment Tools For Planning Instruction should be 3 to 4 pages in length. Be sure to proofread and submit with a cover page, reference page, and APA format (headers, page numbers, etc.). Support the ideas in your paper with at least two references.