Authentic Assessment Should Always Reflect the Full Range of Curricular

question 9

True/False

Authentic assessment should always reflect the full range of curricular goals, so multiple- choice, true-false, and essay tests are sometimes appropriate.

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Definitions:

Critical Incident

An event or situation that significantly affects the operation of a system or organization, often used in performance management and analysis.

False Negative

A test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is absent.

Contrast Errors

In performance assessment, these are errors made when comparing one individual's performance too closely against others, rather than against objective criteria, leading to exaggerated differences.

Halo Errors

Halo errors occur in performance appraisal when the evaluator's overall impression of an employee, either positive or negative, influences judgments about specific performance traits.