Characteristics of Authentic Assessments Verified answers

Characteristics of Authentic Assessments
Verified answers
Characteristics of Authentic Assessments
1. Present challenged that represent real-life
2. Require higher-level thinking
3. Knowledge of Standard for assessment from beginning
4. Part of curriculum
5. Presentable culmination of program
6. Emphasis on process, not just product


Rubrics
scoring guide
1. checklist rubric
2. point system rubrics
3. holistic rubrics
4. analytical rubrics


Checklist rubric
Evaluation based on a list of characteristics that are recorded as existing or not (i.e.,yes/no rating)


Point system rubrics
Like checklist expect point-value assigned to characteristics


Holistic rubrics
motor skill assessed as a whole; may utilize checklists


Analytical rubrics
evaluation of component parts of a skill


Types of Authentic and Alternative Assessments
1. portfolios
2.real-world culmination


Portfolios
collection of student's work; indicates maturation throughout coursework


Real-world culmination
an "event" that signifies having achieved or reached a level of proficiency (i.e., track meet, hiking,
etc.)


concerns of Authentic and Alternative assessments
1. reliability, objectivity, validity are sometime suspect
2. scoring rubric sensitivity and accuracy
3. using standards is more reliable
4. grading time