Answer to Question #204688 in English for Gemima

Question

Briefly explain what you will use the following assessment tools for:

3.1.1 Checklists (5)

3.1.2 Anecdotal notes (5)

Answer 1

The function of anecdotal notes is to:

• Give information regarding a student's development over a period of time
• Ensure ongoing records about individual instructional needs
• capture observations of important behaviors that might otherwise be lost
• Ensure ongoing documentation of learning that may be shared with students, parents, and teachers.
• Observational narrative techniques, 

Significance of a checklist

.The use of a checklist can help improve efficiency by minimizing mistakes.

provide a written trail detailing what was done at every step of a project.

The ideal checklist should be precise, efficient, easy to use in any situation, and straight to the point.

All the items on a good checklist should be actionable and grouped by category. Examples of checklists include project checklists, personal checklists, and revolving checklists.

 It helps to ensure consistency and completeness in carrying out a task. 

planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities