Early Childhood Assessment

Early Childhood Assessment
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2008-12-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309124654

The assessment of young children's development and learning has recently taken on new importance. Private and government organizations are developing programs to enhance the school readiness of all young children, especially children from economically disadvantaged homes and communities and children with special needs. Well-planned and effective assessment can inform teaching and program improvement, and contribute to better outcomes for children. This book affirms that assessments can make crucial contributions to the improvement of children's well-being, but only if they are well designed, implemented effectively, developed in the context of systematic planning, and are interpreted and used appropriately. Otherwise, assessment of children and programs can have negative consequences for both. The value of assessments therefore requires fundamental attention to their purpose and the design of the larger systems in which they are used. Early Childhood Assessment addresses these issues by identifying the important outcomes for children from birth to age 5 and the quality and purposes of different techniques and instruments for developmental assessments.

Testing for Kindergarten

Testing for Kindergarten
Author: Karen Quinn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2010-06-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1416596763

Karen Quinn has successfully taught hundreds of parents how to prepare their children for testing, and Testing For Kindergarten is her ultimate, comprehensive guide to having fun while teaching to the underlying abilities every test assesses. Whether your child is going to a private kindergarten or a public school, he or she will most likely be tested—and placed in classrooms according to those results. But information about intelligence tests is closely guarded, and it can be difficult to understand what your kids need to know. As an expert who has successfully taught hundreds of parents how to work with their own children, Karen Quinn has written the ultimate guide to preparing your child for kindergarten testing. The activities she suggests are not about “teaching to the test.” They are about having fun while teaching to the underlying abilities every test assesses. From the “right” way to have a conversation to natural ways to bring out your child’s inner math geek, Quinn shares the techniques that every parent can do with their kids to give them the best chance to succeed in school and beyond. It’s just good parenting—and better test scores are icing on the cake.

Beyond the Brochure

Beyond the Brochure
Author: Christina Simon
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2009-08-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781439245880

With too many applications and limited openings at private elementary schools in Los Angeles, this book answers questions about the admissions process and how to give your child that competitive edge.

Preschool Screening

Preschool Screening
Author: Robert Lichtenstein
Publisher: Grune & Stratton, Incorporated
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1984
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Testing and evaluating children to see if they're ready for reading and school.