Ensuring the authensity and trust worthiness of data
Developmental assessment of Young children 4 (1+3)
Lesson 14:Interpretation of assessment information
Ensuring the authensity and trust worthiness of data
Before interpreting the information one should check for
Enough samples
Representativeness of the sample in respect of what is being assessed.
Whether samples are balanced, employing different sources, methods and contexts.
Evidence obtained in different ways converges
Consistency of information over time, sources, contexts and methods.
Additional safeguards to maintain quality and trust worthiness are
To determine progress, compare performance at two or more points in time
Work from compilations and summaries:
Use information collected from many sources
Use recorded information
Do not relay on memory alone.
Look for patterns, including patterns of errors rather than isolated instances.
Considering child’s or group’s unique and individual patterns of development, temperament, interests and dispositions.
Identifying areas of concern: always consider the concerns of the child, parents and teachers by looking in-depth at the developmental area of concern.
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