DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDERN 4

Developmental assessment of Young children 4 (1+3)

Lesson 5:Techniques And Trends In Infant And Early Childhood Assessment

Changing concepts of the purpose of assessment

• The primary purpose of assessment is to guide and support children’s learning.


• Assessment should be used to help the individual in his efforts to learn


• It should result in adjustments in the curriculum or more individualized instruction.


• It provides information that supports teacher’s planning and children’s learning.