Quiz on Authentic vs. Traditional Assessment

What is the primary focus of traditional assessment?

• Holistic evaluation of skills

• Real-world task performance

• Standardized tests for correctness

• Measuring thinking processes

Which of the following is an example of authentic assessment?

• Portfolio creation

• Multiple choice quiz

• True-false questions

• Standardized state test

What is the first step in creating authentic assessments?

• Identify the criteria for the task

• Select an authentic task

• Identify the standards

• Create the rubric

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good criterion?

• Observable statement of behavior

• Complex language

• Brief

• Clearly stated

What type of assessment aims to measure the thought process involved in responses?

• Traditional assessment

• Formative assessment

• Standardized assessment

• Authentic assessment

Which of the following is a method used in traditional assessment?

• Gap fill

• Journals

• Peer rating

• Portfolios

What does a holistic rubric evaluate?

• Specific skills in isolation

• Multiple aspects of performance separately

• Overall performance in a single score

• Detailed feedback on each criterion

Which of the following is a step in creating authentic assessments?

• Creating multiple choice questions

• Establishing a grading scale

• Conducting standardized tests

• Identifying the criteria for the task

What is the purpose of using a rubric in assessment?

• To eliminate subjective grading

• To provide a single score

• To evaluate student performance holistically or analytically

• To standardize all assessments

Which of the following best describes authentic assessment?

• Encourages reflection on learning

• Is limited to multiple choice formats

• Focuses solely on correctness

• Uses only written tests