Authentic assessment
Authentic assessment is an umbrella concept that refers to the measurement of "intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful,"[1] as compared to multiple choice standardized tests.[2] Authentic assessment can be devised by the teacher, or in collaboration with the student by engaging student voice. When applying authentic assessment to student learning and achievement, a teacher applies criteria related to “construction of knowledge, disciplined inquiry, and the value of achievement beyond the school.”
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Authentic assessment reflects educational policy research that recommends a "high priority on strategies that research has already shown to increase student learning."[citation needed]
Authentic assessment tends to focus on complex or contextualised tasks, enabling students to demonstrate their competency in a more 'authentic' setting. Examples of authentic assessments include:
- performance of the skills, or demonstrating use of a particular knowledge
- simulations and role plays
- studio portfolios, strategically selecting items
- exhibitions and displays
According to Ormiston, "Authentic learning mirrors the tasks and problem solving that are required in the reality outside of school".[3]
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- ^ Wehlage, Newmann, & Secada, 1996, p. 23
- ^ Performance-Based Pedagogy Assessment of Teacher Candidates, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, June 2004
- ^ Ormiston, Meg (2011). Creating a Digital-Rich Classroom: Teaching & Learning in a Web 2.0 World. Solution Tree Press. pp. 2–3. ISBN 978-1-935249-87-0.
