Assessment in Early Childhood Education

Assessment in Early Childhood Education
ISBN-10
0131401947
ISBN-13
9780131401945
Series
Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Category
Ability in children
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Author
Sue Clark Wortham

Description

This fourth edition of a leading book, by well-known early childhood education author Sue C. Wortham, has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest in traditional tests, non-traditional assessments, and informal evaluation tools. Written from the developmental perspective this field demands, the user-friendly volume speaks in understandable language, clearly explaining the unique assessment challenges posed by the developmental limitations of young children. It offers the most comprehensive coverage available of the types of assessment that are effective with children from birth to age 8 and how to use them to best advantage. In addition, it includes information on the latest standardized tests, detailed directions for interpreting assessments, and tips for thoughtfully communicating assessment results. For primary school teachers involved in preparing for, administering, interpreting, and moving forward with the results of standardized testing.

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