The Need for Alternative Techniques for Assessing Young Children's Emerging Literacy Skills.

Ratcliff, Nancy

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Need for Alternative Techniques for Assessing Young Children's Emerging Literacy Skills.

Ratcliff, Nancy

Contemporary Education, v66 n3 p169-71 Spr 1995

The use of standardized tests to evaluate young children has been widely criticized. Alternative methods for assessing the emerging literacy development of young children through functional meaningful activities is needed. Assessment must accommodate the developmental needs of each child. Guidelines for the appropriate use of standardized tests are provided. (SM)

Descriptors: Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Literacy, Reading Skills, Standardized Tests, Student Evaluation, Writing Skills, Young Children

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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