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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Definitions:

Verifiable Work

Tasks or projects that can be substantiated or confirmed, often relevant in contexts where proof of performance or achievement is required.

Deliverables

Refers to the tangible or intangible outcomes that a project or part of a project is expected to produce as an agreed-upon deliverable to a customer or project sponsor.

Scenario Planning

A strategic planning method used to create and analyze different future scenarios to aid decision-making under uncertainty.

Contingency Planning

The process of preparing for unexpected events by developing strategies to mitigate their potential impact on operations.