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Authentic
AssessmentSarah Benning
Stuart Beatch
Aimee Holland
Rae Lang
What
it is
…
• An alternative to traditional forms of assessment• Performance-based or
outcome-based assessment• Student directed
What
it is
…
Authentic Assessment
uses:• Actual material • Thinking like an expert
• Realistic situations• Questions or issues that
might actually occur in a
real-life situation• Realistic tools and resources
Involves:• Pattern recognition• Paraphrasing• Creating models
What
it is
not…
• “Camouflage”• Traditional forms of assessment are “dressed up” to appear
authentic• Occurs when teachers
try to introduce “real
world” elements to enhance certain characteristics of the
task• The wording can
complicate the intentBaron, M. A. & Boschee, F. (1995). Authentic assessment: The key to unlocking student success. Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Company.Cumming, J. J. & Maxwell, G. S. (1999). Contextualizing authentic assessment. Assessment in Education. 6, 177-196.
Exa
mple
s
• In Math, authentic tasks would:
• Highlight the usefulness of
mathematical thinking
• Bridge the gap between school
and real mathematics.
• Study: • Two separate groups • 250 students asked to complete
two different tasks• Similar in structure• Differed in design and set up
“Sweets” Task “Chemical” Task- Set up as an everyday problem- Students were given everyday kitchen equipment- Wording of the task implied everyday knowledge (candy dissolves and fizzes in your mouth)
- Set up as a scientific experiment- Students were given lab equipment - Wording of the task was scientific (certain chemicals fizz and bubble when placed in water)
Cumming, J. J. & Maxwell, G. S. (1999). Contextualizing authentic assessment. Assessment in Education. 6, 177-196.
His
tory
• One of the earliest references:• Archbald and Newman
(1988)
• Leading proponent:• Grant Wiggins
Frey, B.B., & Schmitt, V.L. (2007). Coming to terms with classroom assessment. Journal of Advanced Academics, 18, 402-423.
Rati
onale
• Assessment reform movement• Authentic assessment:• Provides a broader range
of measures• An alternative to traditional standardized
testing• Connects the classroom to
life beyond the classroom
• Enhances Teacher instruction • Information collected needs
to be matched with the taskTanner, D.E. (2001). Authentic assessment: A solution, or part of the problem? High School Journal, 85, 181-498.
Benefits
for
Teach
ers
• Gain information about students that is
useful for adapting to
fit the various needs
of students • Allows teachers to make
informed decisions• Guidance• Instruction• Gives teachers
multiple chances to asses student understanding
Tanner, D.E. (2001). Authentic assessment: A solution, or part of the problem? High School Journal, 85, 181-498.
Challe
nges
for
teach
ers
• Subjective• Dependent on perceptions• May lead to bias
• Fair assessment• Time intensive• Manage, monitor and
create• Facilitation
Choate J..S & Evans S.S. (1992). Authentic assessment of special learner: Problems or promise? Preventing School Failure, 37(1), 6-9Svinicki, M.D. (2004). Authentic assessment: Testing in reality. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 100, 23-29.Baron, M. A. & Boschee, F. (1995). Authentic assessment: The key to unlocking student success. Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Company.Cumming, J. J. & Maxwell, G. S. (1999). Contextualizing authentic assessment. Assessment in Education. 6, 177-196.
Challe
nges
for
Teach
ers
• Challenging to provide a
consistent grading scheme
• Grading May not be practical
in large class settings• Challenging to develop for
various courses and objectives• Students with Special
Needs• Ensure that the task can be
accomplished• Meet long term an short
term goals
Choate J..S & Evans S.S. (1992). Authentic assessment of special learner: Problems or promise? Preventing School Failure, 37(1), 6-9Svinicki, M.D. (2004). Authentic assessment: Testing in reality. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 100, 23-29.Baron, M. A. & Boschee, F. (1995). Authentic assessment: The key to unlocking student success. Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Company.
Cumming, J. J. & Maxwell, G. S. (1999). Contextualizing authentic assessment. Assessment in Education. 6, 177-196.
Benefits
for
Stu
dents
• Engagement• Promotes creativity• Supports collaboration
• Motivation• Tasks they are interested in• Relevancy• Reflection of real world
skills and knowledge
Choate J..S & Evans S.S. (1992). Authentic assessment of special learner: Problems or promise? Preventing School Failure, 37(1), 6-9Svinicki, M.D. (2004). Authentic assessment: Testing in reality. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 100, 23-29.Baron, M. A. & Boschee, F. (1995). Authentic assessment: The key to unlocking student success. Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Company
Benefits
for
Stu
dents
• Value in what they are
learning• Skills and knowledge can
be tested in context • Help students in mastering a
particular skill or idea• Focuses on analytical skills
and integration of knowledge• Multiple benefits for
students with Special
Needs• Gives students multiple
chances to perform• Meet their skill level
Choate J..S & Evans S.S. (1992). Authentic assessment of special learner: Problems or promise? Preventing School Failure, 37(1), 6-9Svinicki, M.D. (2004). Authentic assessment: Testing in reality. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 100, 23-29.Baron, M. A. & Boschee, F. (1995). Authentic assessment: The key to unlocking student success. Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Company
Challe
nges
for
Stu
dents
• Subjective• Dependent on perceptions
• May lead to bias• Fair assessment• Time intensive• Need facilitation• Students with special
needs• Short term and long term
goals• Fairness• Difficulty of tasksChoate J..S & Evans S.S. (1992). Authentic assessment of special learner: Problems or promise? Preventing School Failure, 37(1), 6-9Svinicki, M.D. (2004). Authentic assessment: Testing in reality. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 100, 23-29.Baron, M. A. & Boschee, F. (1995). Authentic assessment: The key to unlocking student success. Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Company.
Jigsa
w A
ctiv
ity
• At each table there is a
piece of jigsaw puzzle with a
subject written on it. • As group create an authentic task and the
assessment of this task for
that subject. • At each table there is an
exemplar to show you what
an authentic task and
assessment looks like. • Be creative, use which ever
grade you wish.
Quest
ions?
Reso
urc
es
Cumming, J. J. & Maxwell, G. S. (1999).
Contextualizing authentic assessment.
Assessment in Education. 6, 177-196.
Choate J.S. & Evans S.S. (1992). Authentic
assessment of special learner: Problems or
promise? Preventing School Failure, 37(1),
6-9
Baron, M. A. & Boschee, F. (1995).
Authentic assessment: The key to
unlocking student success. Lancaster, PA:
Technomic Publishing Company.
Frey, B.B., & Schmitt, V.L. (2007). Coming
to terms with classroom assessment.
Journal of Advanced Academics, 18, 402-
423.Mueller, J. (2011). Authentic assessment
toolbox website. Retrieved from:
http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/in
dex.htmSvinicki, M.D. (2004). Authentic
assessment: Testing in reality. New
Directions for Teaching and Learning, 100,
23-29.Tanner, D.E. (2001). Authentic assessment:
A solution, or part of the problem? High
School Journal, 85, 181-498.
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