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Direct linkMacy, Marisa; Bagnato, Stephen J.; Gallen, Robert – ZERO TO THREE, 2016
Many early childhood assessment practices involve table top testing that requires young children to behave like an adult (e.g., follow adult directives, attend to task, and answer questions). Research and professional policy standards have identified and mandated alternatives. Authentic assessment is the alternative to conventional testing…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Observation
Peer reviewedKomara, Cecile; Herron, Julie – Childhood Education, 2012
Authentic assessment "refers to the systematic collection of information about the naturally occurring behaviors of young children and families in their daily routines" (Neisworth & Bagnato, 2004, p. 204). In formative assessments, the assessment information informs instruction. Formative assessments are given periodically and should be used to…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Informal Assessment, Mathematics Skills
