Question:
Do you believe that authentic
assessment is possible in every subject area? Can students at every grade level
demonstrate mastery through authentic assessment? Why or why not? Is it
practical to ask teachers to complete these types of activities in the current,
high stakes testing environment?
Reflection:
I believe it is very possible to
use authentic assessments across the curriculum levels and in all subject
areas. Coming to education by way of Family and Consumer Sciences I was taught
to use real life, hands on evaluations. These show students true understanding
of knowledge and skills. It also shows independent thinking while students are preforming
assessments.
I also use traditional assessments
of multiple choice, true-false, completion and matching along with essay
questions to evaluate knowledge gained. I think it helps assure students have
both the factual and practical knowledge needed for life beyond the wall of
high school.
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