Chapter 7 PerformanceBased Assessment Frey Modern Classroom Assessment

Chapter 7 Performance-Based Assessment Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

Objectives The learner will be able to: • Define performance-based assessment • Identify the characteristics of performance-based assessment • Provide examples of what performance-based assessment looks like in real classrooms • Evaluate the quality of performance-based assessments and their scoring rubrics Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

What is Performance-Based Assessment? Classroom assessment which requires that students produce a product or deliver a performance for the purpose of evaluating skill or ability Requires examinees to construct or supply answers, perform, or produce something for evaluation Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

What is Performance-Based Assessment? There is considerable overlap in the scholarly definitions of performance assessment and authentic assessment. Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

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What is Performance-Based Assessment? Performance assessment has been around much longer than the "traditional" approach. Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

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The Format of Performance-Based Assessment Almost an infinite number of "formats" limited only by the creativity of the teacher Typically, all performance assessments require performance of a multi-step behavior or creation of a multi-part product. Scores are based on observation of the behavior or analysis of the product and are meant to reflect skill or ability. Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

Really Good Performance-Assessments Have These Characteristics in Common: Supply items - the response is constructed or performed A purpose which identifies the decision to be made Parts or steps are directly observable Pre-determined scoring criteria Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

Who Uses Performance-Based Assessment? Discuss Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

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Portfolios An individualized collection of students' writings and other products providing evidence of the skill or ability of interest Allow others to see what students are actually doing, learning or producing in class by comparing previous work to later work Can provide both formative and summative information Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

Common Characteristics of Portfolios: Person-centered, qualitative, and holistic Accentuate the positive Student choice over what to include Provide rich variety of products Reflect student work over time Opportunities for self-assessment Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

Three Functions of Portfolios: Documentation - provides a detailed account of student work and progress over time Evaluation - standardization of contents and the process by which the contents are evaluated Showcase - encourages students to select and present their best work Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

Rubistar is a non-profit Web site offering real-world scoring rubrics for dozens of subject areas and grade levels. They have been constructed and used by reallife teachers. Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

Things to Think About How do you know performance-based assessment “when you see it”? 2. What is easy and what is hard about designing an assessment with the most important performance-based characteristics? 3. What is it about those subjects that invite performancebased assessment approaches as compared to those areas for which traditional paper-and-pencil assessment seem best? 4. What tips would you give a colleague for designing a high quality scoring rubric? 1. Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.

Key Points Performance-based assessment is a valid and reliable approach when well-designed for the evaluation of a skill or ability. Descriptions and examples of real world performance assessments for all grade levels and subject areas may be found on the Web site Rubistar. Frey, Modern Classroom Assessment © 2014 SAGE Publications, Inc.