### Traditional vs. Authentic Assessment
**What is Traditional Assessment?**
Traditional assessment refers to indirect and inauthentic testing methods that are often one-time,
speed-based, and norm-referenced. It typically uses paper-and-pencil tests to measure what learners
can do at a specific point in time.
**Examples of Traditional Assessment:**
Common forms include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, essays, true/false questions, and
short answers.
**Advantages of Traditional Assessment:**
- Easy to administer
- Quick and straightforward grading
- Requires brief responses
- Utilizes paper-and-pencil format
**Disadvantages of Traditional Assessment:**
- Lacks real-world context
- Offers limited opportunities for demonstrating reasoning skills
**Bailey (1998):**
He described traditional assessment as an indirect and inauthentic type of testing.
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**What is Traditional Assessment?**
Traditional assessment refers to indirect and inauthentic testing methods that are often one-time,
speed-based, and norm-referenced. It typically uses paper-and-pencil tests to measure what learners
can do at a specific point in time.
**Examples of Traditional Assessment:**
Common forms include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, essays, true/false questions, and
short answers.
**Advantages of Traditional Assessment:**
- Easy to administer
- Quick and straightforward grading
- Requires brief responses
- Utilizes paper-and-pencil format
**Disadvantages of Traditional Assessment:**
- Lacks real-world context
- Offers limited opportunities for demonstrating reasoning skills
**Bailey (1998):**
He described traditional assessment as an indirect and inauthentic type of testing.
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