Assessment 101 and 102 Flashcards
instrument designed to measure quality, ability, knowledge, or skill
Test
process of quantifying the degree that possesses a given trait such as quality, characteristic, or feature
measurement
process of gathering and organizing quantitative or qualitative data into an interpretable form
assessment
process of systematic interpretation, analysis, appraisal or judgment of the worth of organized data as basis for decision-making
Evaluation
pen and paper objective test
Traditional Assessment
includes performance tests, projects, portfolios, and journals
Alternative Assessment
assessment method that simulate true-to-life situations
Authentic Assessment
done before or during instruction
Assessment FOR Learning
done after instruction
Assessment OF Learning
done for teachers to understand and perform well the role for assessing FOR and OF learning
Assessment AS Learning
learning targets should be clearly stated, specific, and important
Clarity
learning targets are measured by appropriate assessment methods
Appropriateness of Method
sets targets in all domains of learning
Balance
usefulness of the instrument for a given purpose and it measures what it intends to measure
Validity
done by examining the physical appearance of the instrument
Face Validity
