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any type of assessment that differs from a traditional test.
Refers to assessments tools such as portfolios, student logs, journals, projects, self-assessment checklists and inventories |
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| Types of alternative assessment |
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Authentic assessment
Student projects
Portfolios
Event task
Student logs and journals |
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| Assessment is authentic if it |
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Recreates realistic scenario
Is as gamelike as possible.
Requires cognitive engagement
Rules, strategy, tactics, the what ifs?
Asks students to apply skills
Dynamic
“Real life” environment |
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May not create the actual environment
May not assess the content taught
May require elaborate preparation
May not have appropriate “norms” |
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Could a student do well at the task for reasons that have little to do with their understanding of the task or skill being assessed?
Could a student do poorly at the task for reasons that have little to do with their understanding of the task or skill being assessed? |
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Clearly defined scoring system
Understand criteria
Consistent application of scoring system |
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Goal: eliminate or minimize any subjectivity
How?
Clearly defined scoring system
Train and test your assistants/evaluators |
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| student projects, portfolios, event tasks, logs or journals, observation, peer evaluation |
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Guide used to help determine a score or grade
Discriminates among levels of performance
Uses descriptions rather than comparisons
Less bias; more objective & consistent
Emphasizes final product, not progress
Provides info for teacher, student, parents |
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