Traditional vs authentic assessment

Traditional vs authentic assessment WHAT IS TRADITIONAL ASSESSMENT? indirect and inauthentic types of testing that are one-shot, speed-based, and norm- referenced. Traditional Assessment Uses paper and pencil test and measures what learners can do at a specific time. What are examples of traditional assessment? Multiple choice, Matching type, essays, true or false, and short answers. Advantages of Traditional Assessment Easy to administer, Quick and easy grading, requires short answer, uses paper and pencil test. Disadvantages of traditional assessment Lacks real-world context, lack of chances to demonstrate reasoning skilss. Bailey (1998) He stated that traditional assessment is an indirect and inauthentic type of testing. What is authentic assessment? "form of assessment in which students are asked to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills. In authentic assessment, it measures the? Performance and product. Mueller 2011 States that authentic assessment is a type of assessment wherein students are asked to perform real-world tasks. Wiggins 1987 States that authentic assessment is "engaging in worthy problems or questions of importance in which students must use knowledge to fashion performances effectively and creatively. Examples of authentic assessment Demonstrations, hands on experiments, portfolios, project, recitals, role plays.