This presentation introduces performance-based assessment as a learner-centered approach that measures students’ skills through real-world tasks. It covers key features, benefits, and drawbacks, along with practical classroom applications. The slides are clear and engaging, supported by a detailed script for presenters. To reinforce understanding, the presentation concludes with an interactive Kahoot quiz for participants.

1. PERFORMATIVE-
BASED
ASSESSMENT
Trainer: Ayad Chraa
Crmef
SM

2. Our Team
Asmae Khaya
Nouhaila laouina Ayyoub Benaissa

3. “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I
may remember, involve me and I
learn.”
— Benjamin Franklin
Quote

4. “an approach to assessment that seeks to
measure student learning based on how
well the learner can perform on a practical
real task.” (Richards and Schmidt, 2002, p.
392)
Definition

5. why founded?
Performative-based
assessment emerged as a
response to the limitations
of standardized tests.

6. Examples
• Role-play
• interviews
• designing posters
• storytelling

7. traditional assessment vs
performance-based assessment
• Focuses on recall and accuracy
• Uses tests, quizzes, and written tasks
• Often paper-based and individual
• Measures what students know
• Usually summative
• Focuses on application and real-world skills
• Uses projects, role-plays, and presentations
• Often interactive and creative
• Measures what students can do
• Can be formative or summative

8. Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Needs Improvement (1)
Language
Accuracy
Uses grammar and
vocabulary
accurately with few
or no errors.
Minor errors, but
meaning is clear.
Several errors,
sometimes affect
clarity.
Frequent errors, hard to
understand.
Fluency &
Pronunciation
Speaks smoothly
with clear
pronunciation.
Mostly fluent; a
few hesitations.
Hesitant or choppy
speech.
Very slow or unclear
pronunciation.
Content
Relevance
Fully addresses
the topic with rich,
appropriate
details.
Stays on topic with
relevant details.
Topic is
addressed but
lacks depth.
Off-topic or very limited
content.
Creativity /
Engagement
Very creative,
engaging, and
original
performance.
Interesting and
somewhat
creative.
Some effort shown;
not very engaging.
Lacks creativity; flat
delivery.
Collaboration
(if group)
Excellent
teamwork; roles
clearly shared.
Good
collaboration;
minor imbalance.
Uneven
contribution or
effort.
Poor collaboration;
unclear teamwork.
Rubrics

9. Advantages
• Positive Backwash Effect
• Authenticity & Validity
• Predictive Validity
• Alignment with Communicative
Competence

10. DisAdvantages
• Reliability Challenges
• Rater Subjectivity
• Practicality Issues
• Limited Content Coverage

11. QCM TEST
CORRECTION

12. QCM
KEY ANSWERS
What is the primary goal of performance-based
assessment?
B. To measure learning through practical, real-world tasks

13. QCM
KEY ANSWERS
Which of the following is a key ADVANTAGE of
performance-based assessment?
B. Positive backwash effect (encouraging real language proficiency)

14. QCM
KEY ANSWERS
What is a common CRITICISM of performance-based
assessment?
C. Subjectivity in scoring and lower reliability

15. QCM
KEY ANSWERS
Which example BEST aligns with performance-based
assessment?
C. A mock job interview requiring spontaneous responses

16. QCM
KEY ANSWERS
Why was performance-based assessment developed?
B. To address the limitations of discrete-point and integrative tests

17. Kahoot

18. references
• Richards, J. C., & Schmidt, R. W. (2013). Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied
Linguistics. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315833835
• Richards, J. C. (2015). Key issues in language teaching. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009024600
• Yousefpoori-Naeim, M. (2014). Performance-based assessment: What we should know about it.
ROSHD FLT Journal, 29(2), 40-47

19. Thank You