DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDERN 4

Developmental assessment of Young children 4 (1+3)

Lesson 1:Introduction to Assessment

Types of Assessment Instruments

Multiple measures and methods are used to obtain information about young children. Classification of Assessment instruments includes

Tests	Alternative Assessment methods
Norm based instruments Criterion referenced curriculum based tests Tests with adaptations	Informal measures Stress o0bservation of children in their natural, every day environments Also called ecologically based evaluations Observations Checklists, rating scales Play based assessment Family assessment