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What is the first step in the authentic assessment development process?
What is the first step in the authentic assessment development process?
Which of the following describes characteristics of SMART objectives?
Which of the following describes characteristics of SMART objectives?
Which type of tasks can be included in authentic assessments?
Which type of tasks can be included in authentic assessments?
What should be ensured when defining tasks for authentic assessments?
What should be ensured when defining tasks for authentic assessments?
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What is one characteristic of authentic tasks in the assessment process?
What is one characteristic of authentic tasks in the assessment process?
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What does clarity of learning targets in high quality assessment primarily focus on?
What does clarity of learning targets in high quality assessment primarily focus on?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high quality assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high quality assessment?
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Which of the following best defines authentic assessment?
Which of the following best defines authentic assessment?
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What acronym represents the criteria that learning outcomes should meet?
What acronym represents the criteria that learning outcomes should meet?
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In Bloom's taxonomy, what is the first level of cognitive objectives?
In Bloom's taxonomy, what is the first level of cognitive objectives?
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Which of the following is an important aspect of performance tasks in authentic assessment?
Which of the following is an important aspect of performance tasks in authentic assessment?
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Which of the following statements best exemplifies a behavioral term for a learning target?
Which of the following statements best exemplifies a behavioral term for a learning target?
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What is the primary benefit of using authentic assessment in education?
What is the primary benefit of using authentic assessment in education?
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What does construct validity measure?
What does construct validity measure?
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Which method is used to estimate the internal consistency of a test?
Which method is used to estimate the internal consistency of a test?
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What is the lowest form of test validity mentioned?
What is the lowest form of test validity mentioned?
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What does the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula help to calculate?
What does the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula help to calculate?
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Criterion validity can be assessed by what method?
Criterion validity can be assessed by what method?
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Which of the following best describes reliability?
Which of the following best describes reliability?
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When determining internal consistency, what does the Split-half method compare?
When determining internal consistency, what does the Split-half method compare?
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What is a key component in developing authentic assessments aligned with learning objectives?
What is a key component in developing authentic assessments aligned with learning objectives?
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What do essential performance criteria in authentic assessments help to define?
What do essential performance criteria in authentic assessments help to define?
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Which of the following is an example of a performance-like task in authentic assessment?
Which of the following is an example of a performance-like task in authentic assessment?
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Which type of authentic task can be categorized as product-like?
Which type of authentic task can be categorized as product-like?
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In the context of authentic assessments, what is the significance of performance criteria?
In the context of authentic assessments, what is the significance of performance criteria?
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What are some key abilities that authentic assessment aims to develop in students?
What are some key abilities that authentic assessment aims to develop in students?
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Which of the following is a notable drawback of authentic assessment?
Which of the following is a notable drawback of authentic assessment?
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What term describes assessments that provide direct evidence of meaningful knowledge application?
What term describes assessments that provide direct evidence of meaningful knowledge application?
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What is a potential effect of the time investment required for implementing authentic assessments?
What is a potential effect of the time investment required for implementing authentic assessments?
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Which quality is NOT typically associated with authentic assessments?
Which quality is NOT typically associated with authentic assessments?
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What is one reason why some stakeholders may distrust feedback from authentic assessments?
What is one reason why some stakeholders may distrust feedback from authentic assessments?
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Which type of assessment acts as an alternative to traditional assessments?
Which type of assessment acts as an alternative to traditional assessments?
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What is a possible benefit of authentic assessments in relation to future employment?
What is a possible benefit of authentic assessments in relation to future employment?
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Study Notes
Authentic Assessment
- Authentic assessments, sometimes called performance assessments, are assessments that use real-world tasks and examples to showcase knowledge and skills.
- They are increasingly used in education as an alternative to traditional exams and quizzes.
- Authentic assessments emphasize the application of knowledge and skills.
Principles of High-Quality Assessment
- Clarity of Learning Targets: Learning targets should be clear, specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART), focusing on student learning objectives rather than teacher activities.
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Validity:
- Face Validity: The outward appearance of the test, the lowest form of validity.
- Criterion Validity: Evaluates the test against a specific criterion, such as relevance to a topic.
- Construct Validity: Measures whether an item aligns with a specific construct or factor, determined through factor analysis.
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Reliability: Measures the consistency of an assessment method over time.
- Split-half method: Scores two halves of a test separately, calculating a correlation coefficient to determine internal consistency.
- Test-retest method: Administering the same test at different times to measure consistency of results.
Benefits of Authentic Assessment
- Encourages students' self-awareness, self-confidence, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Prepares students for workplace demands.
Drawbacks of Authentic Assessment
- Time-consuming to implement.
- Requires a greater investment of resources.
- May lead to inequity in project resources.
- Can be challenging to assess or grade.
- Can slow down the pace of the curriculum.
Developing Authentic Classroom Assessments
- Identify Learning Objectives: Define the expected learning outcomes using SMART criteria.
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Define Relevant Tasks:
- Tasks should involve multiple disciplines or multiple solutions.
- Tasks can be constructed responses, products, or performances.
- Identify Essential Performance Criteria: Define clear criteria that align with the authentic tasks, allowing for objective evaluation of student work.
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Explore the principles of authentic assessment and high-quality evaluation methods. This quiz covers key concepts such as clarity of learning targets, validity, and reliability in assessments, emphasizing the importance of real-world application. Test your understanding of how these principles enhance student learning.
