TYPES OF ASSESSMENT

A.Traditional Assessment

-Usually a pencil and paper test, Often a single-occasion

assessment which measure what a learner can do at a particular
time.

-T is an indirect and inauthentic measure of student outcomes.

-This kind of test is speed-based and norm-referenced which

often focuses on memorization and recall.
 Types of traditional assessment
Multiple-choice tests- A multiple-choice test usually has dozens of questions or
"items." For each question, the test- taker is supposed to select the "best" choice
among a set of four or five options.

True/false tests- A test consisting of statements that must be marked as either true
or false.

Short answers- They can answer "yes or no" questions or more complicated
queries. Conventionally, the verb in a short answer is in the same tense as the verb
in the question asked.

Essays-Is an analytic or interpretative literary composition usually dealing with its

subject from a limited or personal point of view.
 B. Authentic assessment

-Measure performances or products which have

realistic meaning.

-Activities, question and problems are real world

experiences and criterion –based.
 3 Common group broad categories of authenticity
1.Context of assessment-The purpose of this guide, as an exercise in
information gathering and analysis intended to improve understanding of a
geographic target area and/or field of inquiry within a specific timeframe.

• Realistic activity or content- Aims to prepare learners for real and practical
life.
• Task is performance-based- When students participate in performing tasks
or activities that are meaningful and engaging.
  - To help students acquire and apply knowledge,
practice skills, and develop independent and collaborative work habits.

• Task is cognitively complex- Tasks are often viewed as long-term projects

that require hours of research or experimentation and multiple class days to
complete.

2.The role of student- As learners, students play a crucial and active role in
education. They involve and interact with students and teachers, participate in
classroom discussions, and act in a receptive manner.
• A defense of the answer or product is required

• Assessment is formative-  To monitor student learning to provide ongoing

feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by
students to improve their learning.

• Students collaborate with each other or with teacher

3. The scoring- Guides assign points to different levels of student performance.

Teachers use them when a student response can earn some of the total possible
points, typically for constructed-response items and performance tasks.
• Scoring criteria are known or student-developed.

• Multiple indicators or portfolios are used for scoring.

• Performance expectation is mastery.

Uses of Authentic assessment

1. Authentic assessments are direct measures.

2. Authentic assessments capture constructive nature learning.

3. Authentic assessments integrate teaching, learning and assessment.

4. Authentic assessment provide multiple paths to demonstration.

 Prepared by:

Jayson V. Juayang Bped 2- A

And

Felomino R. Jayme III Bped 2- A