Purpose:
The purpose of this assessment plan is to measure and evaluate preschool children between the ages of 3-5 and their knowledge of colors and numbers. The assessment will evaluate the child's ability to identify colors and recognize numbers1-20. This assessment will aid in determining the progress that each child has made in mastering these skills. It will also help in determining who has learned the different objectives and who still need assistance.
Learning Outcomes:
Student will identify numbers 1-20.
Student will identify the letters of the alphabet.
Students will identify common every day items.
Assessment Content:
Students will be shown the numbers 1-20 randomly on flash cards. The flash cards will have the number and a picture representing that many items. For example the number 5 will have a picture of 5 dogs. This flash card will also be used to identify the letter D. There will also be a dry erase board and markers and paper for the child to use as a tool to help them identify the items, number,s and letters. The assessments will be given 3 times in a school year. The beginning, middle, and at the end. Results will be recorded so that the parents and teacher can see the progress of the child.
Holistic Rubric for Numbers 1-20:
Recognize (+)
Do not recognize (-)
Holistic Rubric for Alphabet:
Recognize (+)
Do not recognize (-)
Holistic Rubric for Common Items:
Recognized (+)
Do not recognize (-)
Testing Constraints:
Students will be given clear instructions as to what they can do and what is expected of them. Students will be given at least 30 minutes to complete the assessment. This will vary due to the nature of testing and special needs that the child may or may not have. The test will be completed in a one on one setting that is quiet and away from other students. During the test the student is free to ask questions to aid them in the test.
Kubiszyn, T. & Borich, G. (2010). Educational Testing & Measurement: Classroom Application and Practice (10ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.
