What is authentic assessment?
Authentic assessment asks learners to use knowledge in a meaningful product or realistic context.
Key concepts and practice
Writing a data report, developing an evidence-based proposal about local water or explaining a concept to an audience are examples. Tasks must align with learning goals; realism alone does not guarantee quality. Share criteria beforehand.
Examples, evaluation and limits
Assess reasoning and process as well as the product. Adapt tasks so language and material access do not distort a result unrelated to the target skill. Balance realism with consistent scoring.
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