ASSESSMENT IN LEARNING 2

Authentic Assessment

Learning Objectives
 Understand the meaning of authentic assessment
 Describe the characteristics of authentic assessment
 Illustrate the phases of authentic assessment

Authentic Assessment – is a form of evaluation in which students are asked to perform real-
word tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of knowledge and skills. It goes beyond
standardized tests to evaluate deeper understanding and abilities.

Characteristics of authentic assessment

 Resemble real-world tasks and activities.
 Can be structured as written or oral assessments completed individually, in pairs,
or in group.
 Often presented as ill-structured problems with no right answers.
 Ask students to communicate their knowledge orally or in writing to a specific
audience and for specific purpose.
 Usually ask students to address professional or lay audiences.

Phases of authentic assessment:

Phase I- Identify learner outcome
Phase II- Determine criteria and acceptable evidences of performance.
Phase III- Implement supporting learning experiences and instructional activities.
Phase IV- Implement assessment strategies.
Phase V- Evaluate results to determine attainment of outcome and ensure continuous
improvement.

Activity:

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1. What is authentic assessment?

2. Give at least three(3) characteristics of authentic assessment.
3. What factors do you consider in constructing authentic assessment?

References:

https://helpfulprofessor.com/authentic-assessment-examples/
https://www.slideshare.net/jarry03/chapter-2-authentic-assessment-45152038
https://www.scribd.com/document/499036806/AUTHENTIC-ASSESSMENT

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