EDUC 323 A (Sir Arnold Lumanlan)- Assessment in Learning 2

April 6, 2021
Unit 1
Lesson 2: What is Authentic Assessment
Nature for Authentic Assessment
 Evaluation Process
 Real World Task
 Realistic, Judgment and Innovation
 Students Performance
Characteristics of Authentic Assessment
 Clear Definite Criteria
 Criterion Reference
 Higher Order Thinking Skills
 Demonstration
 Students and Teachers Progress
 Integrate Knowledge
 Active and Involve Participants
Related Terms of Authentic Assessment
 Performance Assessment
 Alternative Assessment
 Direct Assessment
Lesson 3: Why Use Authentic Assessment?
Principles of Authentic Assessment
 Focus assessment on what really matters.
 Ensure that assessments are valid indications of student competence.
 Use assessment to support student learning.
 Develop assessment practices that use the teacher’s time efficiently.
Traditional Assessment vis-à-vis Authentic Assessment
Traditional Assessment
 Refer to conventional methods of testing.
Authentic Assessment
 Refer to assessments wherein students are asked to perform real world tasks.
Traditional Assessment Authentic Assessment
Purpose: To evaluate if the students Purpose: To measure students’
have learned the content. proficiency by asking them to perform

Measures students’ knowledge of the
content.
real-life tasks.
Measures students’ ability to apply
knowledge of the content in real life
situations; ability to use/apply what they
have learned in meaningful ways.

Examples
Traditional Assessment Authentic Assessment
True or False; Multiple Choice Tests Demonstrations
Standardized Tests Hands-on Experience
Achievement Tests Computer Simulations
Intelligence Tests Portfolios
Aptitude Tests Projects
Multi-media P
Role Plays
Recitals
Stage Plays
Exhibits