Difference between revisions of "Performance Assessment"
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| − | {{Term|PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT|Form of [[Assessment|assessment]] that requires students to demonstrate their knowledge or skills by accomplishing specific tasks, such as constructing a response (e.g. solve math problems) or creating a product (e.g. woven a basket). Performance assessment is based on directly observable evidence of learning which might take the form of a portfolio, paper, speech, reading or any other well-defined action. | + | {{Term|PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT|Form of [[Assessment|assessment]] that requires students to demonstrate their knowledge or skills by accomplishing specific tasks, such as constructing a response (e.g. solve math problems) or creating a product (e.g. woven a basket). Performance assessment is based on directly observable evidence of learning which might take the form of a portfolio, paper, speech, reading or any other well-defined action. |
| − | See also: [[Performance]]}} | + | |
| + | '''Benefits''' | ||
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| + | *It requires learners to actively demonstrate what they know | ||
| + | *It simulates real world tasks | ||
| + | *It requires thinking skills | ||
| + | *It mixes different learning styles together (visual, mental, auditory…) | ||
| + | *It provides a more complete picture of learners’ achievement | ||
| + | *It can be used for diagnostic, instructional, and monitoring purposes | ||
| + | *It has multiple correct answers <ref> [http://pals.sri.com/guide/glossary.html http://pals.sri.com] (22 May 2009), [http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/teachers/assessment/glossary.htm http://artswork.asu.edu] (27 August 2009), [http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/Curriculum/Bilingual/3-6/Disk%20I/ESL%20Curriculum%20-2004%203-6/Glossary%202.doc www.nps.k12.nj.us] (18 December 2009), </ref> | ||
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| + | See also: [[Assessment]], [[Formative Evaluation]], [[Peer-to-Peer Assessment]], [[Performance]], [[Summative Evaluation]], [[Test Assessment]]}} | ||
Revision as of 13:51, 24 November 2011
 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT |
| Form of assessment that requires students to demonstrate their knowledge or skills by accomplishing specific tasks, such as constructing a response (e.g. solve math problems) or creating a product (e.g. woven a basket). Performance assessment is based on directly observable evidence of learning which might take the form of a portfolio, paper, speech, reading or any other well-defined action.
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References
- ↑ http://pals.sri.com (22 May 2009), http://artswork.asu.edu (27 August 2009), www.nps.k12.nj.us (18 December 2009),