Which term describes a written narrative about a specific event or behavior observed in a child?

Which term describes a written narrative about a specific event or behavior observed in a child?

• A. Jottings
• B. Time Sample
• C. Anecdotal Record
• D. Photo Observation

Answer: (C)

An anecdotal record is a written narrative describing a specific event or behavior observed in a child. It captures detailed context—what happened, who was involved, where and when it occurred, and the sequence of actions—so you can understand what happened in that moment and how it might relate to patterns over time. This type of record helps educators interpret behavior and plan targeted supports or interventions. Jottings are brief notes taken quickly, which don’t usually include enough context for interpretation. Time sampling records focus on how often a behavior occurs at set intervals, rather than describing a single incident in depth. Photo observation relies on visual documentation through images rather than a detailed written account of the event.

An anecdotal record is a written narrative describing a specific event or behavior observed in a child. It captures detailed context—what happened, who was involved, where and when it occurred, and the sequence of actions—so you can understand what happened in that moment and how it might relate to patterns over time. This type of record helps educators interpret behavior and plan targeted supports or interventions.

Jottings are brief notes taken quickly, which don’t usually include enough context for interpretation. Time sampling records focus on how often a behavior occurs at set intervals, rather than describing a single incident in depth. Photo observation relies on visual documentation through images rather than a detailed written account of the event.