Do Evaluations of Portfolios,exhibitions,and Other Types of Authentic Assessment Products

question 117

Multiple Choice

Do evaluations of portfolios,exhibitions,and other types of authentic assessment products have the same measurement concerns as those for classroom and standardized tests?

• A)No,because authentic assessments are constructed by the students themselves.
• B)No,because authentic assessments are inherently valid and fair to students.
• C)Yes,because authentic assessments have the same potential for invalidity and unfairness.
• D)Yes,because authentic assessments promote learning better than paper-and-pencil tests.

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