The document discusses the differences between traditional and authentic assessment. Traditional assessment uses standardized tests to measure correctness, while authentic assessment aims to measure thinking processes and meaningful application of skills through tasks like portfolios, discussions, and interviews. It provides steps for creating authentic assessments, including identifying standards, selecting real-world tasks, establishing criteria, and designing rubrics to evaluate student performance holistically or analytically.

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20. Holistic Rubric (Accent) Score Level Criteria 4 The student’s accent has no trace of first language influence. Accent is fairly Standard American. 3 The student’s accent is very understandable by a native American although some intonation can be inconsistent and can be traced back to L1 intonation. 2 The student’s accent is evidently very much affected by L1 intonation. However, it is fairly understandable. 1 The student’s accent is very much affected by L1 intonation and it is difficult to understand.

21. Analytic Rubric (Composition Writing) Criteria Wt 4 3 2 1 Organization x2 Information in logical, interesting sequence which reader can follow. Student presents information in logical sequence which reader can follow. Reader has difficulty following work because student jumps around. Sequence of information is difficult to follow. Content x2 Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required). Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate. Student is uncomfortable with content and is able to demonstrate basic concepts. Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. Vocabulary x1 Few errors; precise and appropriate Fairly broad vocabulary; some errors Adequate but repetitive ; invented words Words don’t fit the context; hard to understand Neatness x1 Work is neatly done. Work has one or two areas that are sloppy. Work has three or four areas that are sloppy. Work is Illegible.