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Performance-Based Assessment in the Classroom: Principles and Practices
Time Frame: (3-6 hours)
In this session, we'll explore the potential of performance-based assessments to engage students in "authentic" applications of knowledge and skills, measure important learning goals, and support effective instruction. We'll examine the 3 Ps of performance assessment - performance tasks, projects, and portfolios. We'll review an assessment framework, a guide for planning more thoughtful student assessments. Finally, we'll consider implementation suggestions and preview a variety of print and Internet resources to support the expanded use of performance-based assessments.
Participants in this workshop will:
describe the "big picture" of how assessment fits into a standards-based system
use a planning framework for selecting assessment methods for your classroom, school or district
identify the characteristics, advantages, and limitations of the 3 Ps of performance-based assessment (performance tasks, projects, portfolios)
describe the use of criterion-based scoring tools (rubrics, performance lists) for evaluating, and enhancing, the quality of student products and performances
dentify print and Internet resources to support the expanded use of performance-based assessments
Target Audience:Teachers and administrators at all levels.
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