Authentic Assessment Flashcard

What is a key characteristic of authentic assessments?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an authentic assessment? Answer multiple-choice questions on a standardized test., Troubleshoot a problematic piece of code., Develop a business/marketing/sales plan for an imaginary company., Provide a case study of a patient and ask students to assess and create a plan of care.

What is one advantage of authentic assessments over conventional tests?

Authentic assessments are likely to be more valid for learning outcomes that require:

What is a common challenge associated with authentic assessments?

Which of the following is a feature of authentic tasks?
Options:
They provide a score only.
They involve complex tasks that may not be easily scored.
They are disconnected from real-world contexts.
They are unknown to the student in advance.

What is the purpose of creating a grading rubric for authentic assessments?

Which of the following is an indicator of authenticity in assessments?
Tasks are iterative and contain recurring elements.
Correctness is the only criterion.
Students get one chance to show their learning.
Tasks are isolated from real-world contexts.

Authentic assessments often focus on:

What is a benefit of authentic assessments in terms of student motivation?