Gwen Doty ISBN 9781934009291 Pg 1 Introduction Why Should We “Focus Our Assessments”? The primary reason to assess student learning should be to improve student learning and teacher effectiveness. It should be a purposeful and natural process that happens in conjunction with instruction… Pg 3 Assessments need to flow naturally from classroom instruction and involve activities that make sense to…
Valerie J Janesick ISBN 082047648 pg 4 What is Authentic Assessment Pg 5 Characteristics of Typical Tests and Authentic Tasks Typical Test Authentic Task Requires correct answer Requires quality performance or product Is disconnected from the student’s environment Is connected to the student’s world Is simplified Is complex and multilayered Is one-shot Is continuing with multiple tasks Provides one score…
Our understanding and knowledge support meaningful and purposeful connections. Connecting the curriculum learning areas does not come at the expense of explicit teaching of disciplinary knowledge within the learning areas (this does not mean teacher-directed instruction). Connecting learning areas through a context-driven lens ensures meaningful and purposeful learning experiences. Consider connecting concepts rather than contexts; a conceptual theme approach can…