Alternative Assessment Chapter 5 Alternative Assessment
Alternative Assessment any type of assessment that differs from a traditional test Can you give two examples of alternative assessment and two examples of traditional assessment?
Authentic Assessment A type of alternative assessment done in a “real world setting” perform in game-like conditions requires cognitive engagement (rules, strategy, positioning) apply skills and knowledge in dynamic, game-like conditions
Rationale for Alternative Assessment accountability weakness of standard testing procedures authenticity accuracy
Types of Alternative Assessment event task student project student journal student log portfolio
Measurement Issues validity reliability objectivity Specific criterion-referenced standards are critical to the effective use of alternative assessments.
Purpose of Rubrics Herman, Aschbacher, and Winters (1996) help teachers define excellence and plan how to help students achieve communicate to students what constitutes excellence and how to evaluate their work communicate goals and results to parents and others help teachers be accurate, unbiased, and consistent in scoring document the procedures used in making important judgments about students
Guidelines for Rubrics Wiggins, 1998 The best rubrics: discriminate between performances. rely on descriptive language. provide useful discrimination. emphasize finished product.
Types of Rubrics Checklists Rating Scales Two point scale – Yes or No Useful in measuring narrow and concrete dimensions or attainment of basic skills Rating Scales Analytic Holistic Measures degree of attainment of desired behavior
Developing a Checklist 1. Decide on behavior or skill to be assessed. 2. Determine how many elements to include. 3. Use vivid language for each element. 4. Determine the order of elements. 5. Use parallel language to describe the elements. 6. Pilot the checklist. 7. Revise as necessary.
Developing a Rating Scale 1. Decide on the behavior or skill to be evaluated. 2. Determine how many levels of performance to include. 3–5 levels are preferred. 3. Determine the top level of performance. 4. Create additional levels using parallel language. 5. Pilot the rubric. 6. Revise as necessary.
Scoring Criteria for Alternative Assessment The specific assessment chosen, combined with the performance criteria, create the evaluation of student achievement. Analytic assessment – particular skill Holistic assessment – playing the game
Scoring Rubric for a Student Project
Scoring Rubric for a Portfolio