The assignment is about answer Activities one and two:
CHAPTER 11: ASSESSMENT: AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING
Activities 1 and 2:
1. Compare the contents of a quality "screening" test and a "reading readiness" test. Discuss how the contents of the two types of tests differ. (See Meisels& Atkins-Burnett, 1994.)
2. Collect check sheets and report cards used in local public and/or private schools for children in pre-kindergartens, kindergartens, and primary grades.
Analyze the contents. For example: Are the skills reported aligned with local and state early learning standards?
Do parents have problems in interpreting the card, such as considering an "S" for "Satisfactory" as an "A"?
If the program has a retention policy, is it so noted on the report card or check sheet or do all skills and knowledge areas listed appear to be of equal value? Are there family-teacher conferences scheduled with reporting periods?