Traditional vs Authentic Assessment

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What is a key characteristic of traditional assessment?

Performance-based evaluation of student work

Focus on higher-order thinking skills

Encouragement of creativity in students

Reliance on memorization and recall (correct)

Which of the following describes authentic assessment?

Conducted in conjunction with standardized tests

Focuses solely on recalling factual information

Performance-based assessment emphasizing realistic tasks (correct)

Only requires multiple choice responses

What distinguishes authentic assessment from traditional assessment?

It involves meaningful tasks that apply knowledge. (correct)

It primarily assesses lower-level cognitive skills.

It avoids the use of standardized tests.

It is more concerned with factual recall.

Which dimension does NOT align with the principles of authentic assessment?

Simple recall of information for tests Signup and view all the answers

What role does the assessor play in authentic assessment?

Engages in positive interactions with the student Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment method emphasizes higher-order thinking skills?

Authentic assessment Signup and view all the answers

In what way does authentic assessment promote student learning?

By integrating knowledge and real-life tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents a challenge within authentic assessment?

Requiring good judgment and knowledge application Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of authentic assessments?

They are performance-based tasks. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the student in authentic assessments?

Students are encouraged to collaborate with peers and teachers. Signup and view all the answers

In authentic assessment, how is scoring typically handled?

Multiple indicators or portfolios are frequently used. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of authentic assessment?

Encourages rote memorization. Signup and view all the answers

What does feedback in the context of authentic assessment primarily aim to improve?

The performance and understanding of the students. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is essential for the student reflection process in authentic assessments?

Students analyze and evaluate their learning experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What is a foundational principle for creating authentic assessments according to constructivist beliefs?

Knowledge is constructed by learners based on their experiences. Signup and view all the answers

How do authentic assessments provide multiple paths for demonstrating knowledge?

By allowing students to choose from various creative methods of expression. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is Traditional Assessment?

Traditional assessment, according to Smaldino (2000), focuses on memorization and recall, aligning with lower-level cognitive skills.
It typically involves paper-and-pencil tests or quizzes.
Standardized, written assessments, often given as one-time events, limit answers to choices and are time-bound.
Considered indirect and inauthentic measures of learning outcomes.

What is Authentic Assessment?

Also known as "Performance-based Assessment" or "Alternative Assessment", authentic assessment emphasizes creativity and realism in student work (Herman, Aschbacher, and Winters).
It's not always the same as performance-based assessment.

Authentic Assessment (Stefonek)

Focuses on learning, thinking, and higher-order cognitive skills, like problem-solving (Collins).
Emphasizes disciplined inquiry integrating and generating knowledge, rather than simply reproducing information (Newmann).
Involves tasks requiring knowledge, good sense, and judgment (Wiggins).
Encourages positive interaction between assessor and assessee (Wiggins).
Examines differences between trivial school tasks and more meaningful performance outside of school settings (Newmann).

3 Dimensions of Authenticity (Frey, 2012)

Context: Realistic activities, performance-based tasks, and cognitively complex tasks.
Student Role: Defense of answers or products, formative assessment, collaboration.
Scoring: Known or student-developed criteria, multiple indicators or portfolios for scoring, mastery as performance expectation.

Best Uses of Authentic Assessment (Mueller, 2010)

Direct measures of applying knowledge and skills in real-world contexts (e.g., science experiments, feasibility studies, financial calculations).
Capture the constructive nature of learning, allowing students to create knowledge and meaning from their existing understanding (constructivism).
Integrate teaching, learning, and assessment, focusing on meaningful concepts (e.g., problem-solving and decision-making).
Provide multiple paths for demonstrating understanding, allowing students to express their knowledge creatively and authentically.

Assessment in the Classroom

Each classroom activity aims to enrich cognitive, affective, and psychomotor (CAP) domains of learners.
Teachers can monitor progress through formal or informal assessments.
Assessments can be paper-and-pencil or performance-based.
Rubrics are used to assess student work.
Providing immediate feedback on work is crucial for improvement.

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Description

This quiz explores the key differences between traditional and authentic assessments according to various education theorists. Understand how these assessment types impact cognitive skills and learning outcomes. Test your knowledge on when to apply each assessment method effectively.