Informal assessment is a procedure for obtaining information that can be used to make judgements about children's learning behavior and characteristics or programs using means other than standardized instruments. read more
Informal assessment is a procedure for obtaining information that can be used to make judgements about children's learning behavior and characteristics or programs using means other than standardized instruments. Observations, checklists, and portfolios are just some of the informal methods of assessment available to early childhood educators. read more
Informal assessments sometimes referred to as criterion referenced measures or performance based measures, should be used to inform instruction. The most effective teaching is based on identifying performance objectives, instructing according to these objectives, and then assessing these performance objectives. read more
Video: Informal Assessments in the Classroom: Examples & Types In this lesson, we will discuss informal assessments used in the classroom. We will cover what informal assessments are and look at some types and examples, and then you will be asked to take a short quiz to assess your comprehension. read more