Short definition

1. Types of Performance Tasks

2. Solving a Problem
•Critical thinking and problem solving
are important skills that need to be
sharpened and developed by the
learners.

3. Completing an inquiry
•An inquiry tasks is one in which the
students are asked to collect data in
order to develop their understanding
about a topic or issue.

4. Determining a position
•This task requires students to make
decision or clarify a position.

5. Demonstration task
•This task shows how the students use
knowledge and skills to complete well-
defined complex tasks.

6. Developing exhibits
•Exhibits are visual presentations or
displays that need little or no
explanation from the creators.

7. Presentation task
•This is a work or task performed in
front of an audience.

8. Capstone Performances
•These are task that occur at the end of
a program of study and enable students
to show knowledge and skills in the
context that matches the world of
practicing professionals.