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Alternatives in assessment - Coggle Diagram
Alternatives
in assessment
characteristics of the various
alternatives in assessment
Use real-world context or simulations
Focus on processes as well as products
Requires students to perform, create, produce or do something
Tap into higher-level thinking and problem solving skills
problem of maximizing washback and practically
Tasks like portfolios, journals, and self-assessment should be
contextualized to a curriculum
referenced to the criteria of curriculum
open-ended in their time orientation and format,
build intrinsic motivation
Note
Implies that large-scale MC tests cannot offer much washback and authenticity.
Test like large-scale standardized test should be
decontextualized
norm- referenced
multiple choices
foster extrinsic motivation.
timed
number of approaches can accomplish that end
maximizing the preparation period before a test
building as much authenticity
tests that have both objective-scoring and open-ended response sections
benefit teaching test-taking strategies
triangulating information on a student before making a final assessment of competence.
helping students to see beyond the test