Authentic Assessment Quiz

What is a key characteristic of authentic assessments?

• They require correct responses.

• They are disconnected from real-world contexts.

• They are easily scored.

• They require judgment and innovation.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an authentic assessment?

• Answer multiple-choice questions on a standardized test.

• Troubleshoot a problematic piece of code.

• Develop a business/marketing/sales plan for an imaginary company.

• Provide a case study of a patient and ask students to assess and create a plan of care.

What is one advantage of authentic assessments over conventional tests?

• They are more reliable in scoring.

• They provide more specific and usable information about student learning.

• They require less time to develop.

• They are easier to grade.

Authentic assessments are likely to be more valid for learning outcomes that require:

• Higher-order thinking skills.

• Memorization of facts.

• Basic arithmetic skills.

• Simple recall of information.

What is a common challenge associated with authentic assessments?

• They do not engage students.

• They lack real-world application.

• They may be more difficult to grade.

• They are too simple to develop.

Which of the following is a feature of authentic tasks?

• They provide a score only.

• They involve complex tasks that may not be easily scored.

• They are disconnected from real-world contexts.

• They are unknown to the student in advance.

What is the purpose of creating a grading rubric for authentic assessments?

• To make the assessment more conventional.

• To specify the traits that will be evaluated and the criteria for judgment.

• To simplify the task for students.

• To reduce the time needed for grading.

Which of the following is an indicator of authenticity in assessments?

• Tasks are iterative and contain recurring elements.

• Correctness is the only criterion.

• Students get one chance to show their learning.

• Tasks are isolated from real-world contexts.

Authentic assessments often focus on:

• Messy, complex real-world situations.

• Simple, straightforward problems.

• Easily scored items.

• Isolated skills and facts.

What is a benefit of authentic assessments in terms of student motivation?

• They are less interesting for students.

• They are more likely to be interesting and motivating.

• They provide less specific feedback.

• They are more predictable.