Share a strategies for supporting mathematical learning within an early childhood classroom. Share your ideas for assessing student’s learning as a part of that experience. Discuss how this embedded approach (observing skills during planned classroom learning experiences) compares with the standardized approaches (pulling children aside to perform specific tasks) that we practiced this week. What are the benefits and drawbacks to the two approaches?
In response to your peers, comment on the strategies for supporting learning and the assessment strategies that peers shared. Do you agree or disagree with their reflections regarding the approaches to assessment? Add your own considerations or share resources or quotes on the topic. (Note: This week’s optional resources might provide some helpful ideas and/or quotes for this discussion forum).