| A | B |
| One of the oldest and best methods for learning about young children. | observation |
| The process of observing, recording, and documenting children's growth and behavior in order to make decisions about their education. | assessment |
| characteristics and behaviors typical of children in specific age groups. | developmental milestones |
| Designed to record teh presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors. | checklists |
| the activity preferences during self-selected play can be recorded on it. | participation chart |
| Used to indicate the degree to which a quality or trait is present. | rating scale |
| Contains a brief narrative account of a specific incident. | anecdotal record |
| A collection of materials that shows a person's abilityites , accomplishments, and progress over time. | portfolio |