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Authentic assessment involves memorization of concepts and formulas.
Authentic assessment involves memorization of concepts and formulas.
False
Authentic assessment is not relevant to students' lives and interests.
Authentic assessment is not relevant to students' lives and interests.
False
Authentic assessment measures students' skills and knowledge in artificial or contrived tests.
Authentic assessment measures students' skills and knowledge in artificial or contrived tests.
False
Authentic assessment prepares students for real-world applications and challenges.
Authentic assessment prepares students for real-world applications and challenges.
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Standardizing and grading authentic assessment is a straightforward process.
Standardizing and grading authentic assessment is a straightforward process.
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Authentic assessment encourages superficial learning and memorization.
Authentic assessment encourages superficial learning and memorization.
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Study Notes
Portfolio Assessment
Authentic Assessment
- Definition: Authentic assessment is a type of evaluation that measures students' skills and knowledge in real-world contexts, rather than through artificial or contrived tests.
- Characteristics:
- Relevant to students' lives and interests
- Reflects real-world scenarios and applications
- Emphasizes process and product over memorization
- Involves higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills
- Examples in Portfolio Assessment:
- Students create a portfolio that showcases their work in a particular field or industry (e.g., design, engineering, writing)
- Students develop a project that addresses a real-world problem or issue (e.g., environmental sustainability, social justice)
- Students reflect on their learning and experiences through journaling, self-assessment, or peer review
- Benefits:
- More accurately reflects students' abilities and knowledge
- Prepares students for real-world applications and challenges
- Encourages deeper learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Increases student engagement and motivation
- Challenges:
- Requires more time and effort from instructors and students
- Can be difficult to standardize and grade
- May require significant resources and support
- Can be challenging to ensure validity and reliability
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Description
Learn about authentic assessment, a type of evaluation that measures students' skills and knowledge in real-world contexts. Understand its characteristics, examples, benefits, and challenges in portfolio assessment.
