Assessment DB 3

Reading materials for this week are chapter 3 and 4 of the book attached with this questions. Answers are based on the reading materials (chapter 3 and 4 of Wortham, S. C., & Hardin, B. J. (2014). Assessment in Early Childhood Education (6th ed.). Pearson).

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages with using standardized tests with young children and with ELL students and children with disabilities. How can teachers assist students and remedy any issues with standardized testing.

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Describe one or two types of standardized tests and whether or not you have used this type in the past. Explain the issues regarding validity and reliability of standardized tests and what can be done to limit problems with various testing methods.