Traditional vs. Performance-Based Assessment

Study Notes

Performance-Based Assessment

Process-oriented performance-based assessment focuses on the cognitive processes and skills students use to complete a task.
A limitation of product-oriented performance assessment is that it only evaluates the end product, failing to consider the process used to achieve it.

Performance Criteria and Scoring Rubrics

Performance criteria outline the standards and expectations for student performance.
Scoring rubrics provide clear guidelines for evaluating student performance and ensuring consistency in scoring.

Formative vs. Summative Assessments

The purpose of the assessment determines the choice between formative and summative assessments: formative for learning and improvement, summative for evaluation and judgments.

Traditional Assessment vs. Performance-Based Assessment

The main difference between traditional assessment and performance-based assessment is that traditional assessment focuses on rote memorization and recall, whereas performance-based assessment evaluates students' ability to apply what they have learned to real-world tasks.

Performance Assessment vs. Authentic Assessment

Performance assessment involves assigning students a task that mimics real-world scenarios, whereas authentic assessment involves students performing a real-world task with real consequences.

Alternative Assessment

Alternative assessment may be used interchangeably with performance-based assessment, as both involve evaluating student learning through tasks that require application and demonstration of skills.

Performance-Based Assessment Terminology

In performance-based assessment, "know how" refers to the ability to apply knowledge and skills to complete a task.
Before selecting a performance task, educators should determine the learning goals, cognitive processes, and skills to be assessed.

Description

Explore the differences between traditional assessment methods like multiple choice tasks and performance-based assessment which requires students to complete real-life tasks. Learn about the characteristics of each type of assessment.