Authentic Learning

What are authentic learning activities?

• Projects assigned to be done at home.

• Activities done over the weekend and reported about in class.

• Activities that use material learned in class to apply on a real world setting.

• Group exercises that promote discussions about lecture material.

Why are authentic learning activities useful for students?

• They give them a chance to practice what they have learned.

• They help them see why the material they learn in class is relevant to real life.

• They encourage the critical thinking of the students and are relevant to their interests.

• All of the answers are correct.

How does authentic learning differ from traditional learning methods?

• It focuses on objective measurement rather than subjective criteria.

• It emphasizes standardized testing over real-world application.

• It assesses students' performance in meaningful tasks and contexts.

• It evaluates students' ability to recap information rather than apply it.

Which of the following examples does NOT exemplify the concept of authentic learning?

• A student who is learning basic math skills and uses his or her knowledge to solve an online worksheet.

• A student who is studying geology and goes on a trip, analyzes various sediments, and then reports on their impact on the land in an academic setting.

• A student who is studying biology, goes snorkeling and makes a classroom presentation on the issues of overfishing.

• A student who is learning basic reading and writing skills and uses his or her knowledge to sell books to other students for a school fundraiser.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an authentic assessment?

• Performance-base tasks.

• Standardized testing formats.

• Real-world relevant projects.

• Opportunities for self-reflection.