Authentic assessment

Authentic assessment

Authentic assessment is an umbrella concept that refers to the measurement of "intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful," [Wehlage, Newmann, & Secada, 1996, p. 23] as compared to multiple choice standardized tests. [" [http://www.wce.wwu.edu/Resources/CEP/METT/2006/Performance-Based%20Pedagogy%20Assessment%20of%20Teacher%20Candidates%20.pdf#search=%22terry%20bergeson%20reasoning%20rs%22 Performance-Based Pedagogy Assessment of Teacher Candidates] ", Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, June 2004] Authentic assessment can be devised by the teacher, or in collaboration with the student by engaging student voice. When applying authentic assessment to student learning and achievement, a teacher applies criteria related to “construction of knowledge, disciplined inquiry, and the value of achievement beyond the school.”

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Authentic assessment reflects educational policy research that recommends a "high priority on strategies that research has already shown to increase student learning."fact|date=February 2008

Authentic assessment tends to focus on complex or contextualised tasks, enabling students to demonstrate their competency in a more 'authentic' setting. Examples of authentic assessments include:
* performance of the skills, or demonstrating use of a particular knowledge
* simulations and role plays
* studio portfolios, strategically selecting items
* exhibitions and displays

Notes

See also

* Standardized test
* Criterion-referenced test
* Performance-based assessment

External links

* [http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox Authentic Assessment Toolbox]
* [http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/whatisit.htm What is Authentic Assessment]
* [http://authenticassessment.wordpress.com Authentic Assessment blog]
* [http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/assmt/resource.htm Internet Resources for Higher Education Outcomes Assessment]


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