Current Trends in Observing Children Pre-Assessment (1/4)

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Observing and Recording Progress and Behavior of Children

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a. Which statement is a good example of a quantitative observation?

Jason get’s so angry when children try to take his toys he hits them.Jason struck four children with his hand during preschool. Each of the children had attempted to take the toy he was playing with.

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a. Which statement is a good example of a quantitative observation?

The correct response is: Jason struck four children with his hand during preschool. Each of the children had attempted to take the toy he was playing with.

A quantitative observation is a numerical measurement of a value, or quantity, such as volume, length, acceleration; A quantitative observation is when you count objects or measure them and are usually used with numbers.

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a. Which statement is a good example of a quantitative observation?

The correct response is: Jason struck four children with his hand during preschool. Each of the children had attempted to take the toy he was playing with.

A quantitative observation is a numerical measurement of a value, or quantity, such as volume, length, acceleration; A quantitative observation is when you count objects or measure them and are usually used with numbers.

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Observing and Recording Progress and Behavior of Children

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b. Does this example describe a qualitative or quantitative observation? Jamal used 10 red blocks and 10 green blocks to build his house.

Qualitative Quantitative

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b. Does this example describe a qualitative or quantitative observation?

Jamal used 10 red blocks and 10 green blocks to build his house.

The correct response is: Quantitative

You Have Provided an Incorrect Answer

b. Does this example describe a qualitative or quantitative observation?

Jamal used 10 red blocks and 10 green blocks to build his house.

The correct response is: Quantitative

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Observing and Recording Progress and Behavior of Children

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c. Does this example describe a qualitative or quantitative observation? Aster always uses the red and green blocks to build his house. She is attentive, and careful while building.

QualitativeQuantitative

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c. Does this example describe a qualitative or quantitative observation?

Aster always uses the red and green blocks to build his house. She is attentive, and careful while building.

The correct response is: Qualitative

You Have Provided an Incorrect Answer

c. Does this example describe a qualitative or quantitative observation?

Aster always uses the red and green blocks to build his house. She is attentive, and careful while building.

The correct response is: Qualitative

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Observing and Recording Progress and Behavior of Children

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d. What is an ELG?

Early Lessons GuideEvery Learning GuideEarly Learning Guidelines

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d. What is an ELG?

The correct response is: Early Learning Guidelines

Over the last ten years, states have made great strides in defining the skills and abilities young children should develop for a successful start in kindergarten. Similar to K-12 curriculum standards, Early Learning Guidelines (ELGs) articulate these expectations to early care and education providers.

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d. What is an ELG?

The correct response is: Early Learning Guidelines

Over the last ten years, states have made great strides in defining the skills and abilities young children should develop for a successful start in kindergarten. Similar to K-12 curriculum standards, Early Learning Guidelines (ELGs) articulate these expectations to early care and education providers.

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Observing and Recording Progress and Behavior of Children

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