The document compares traditional classroom assessment methods to project-based assessment. Traditional methods are teacher-centered, involve paper-and-pencil work with strict rules and timelines, and rely on memory, while project-based assessment is student-centered, allows for flexible timelines and group work, and depends on available resources. Grading of traditional methods can be subjective and compromised by absenteeism or cheating, whereas project-based grading uses objective rubrics and allows students to complete work by a due date.

1. Traditional Classroom Assessment
vs. a Classroom using Projects.
By
K. Lawrence

2. Assessment Strategy
Traditional Method Project Based
• Teacher centered • Student centered
• Paper and pencil production • Project construction
• Rules and regulations • Freedom
• Specific time allotted • Flexible time frame
• Retrieval of information • Information depends on
depends on memory availability of resources

3. Approach
Traditional Method Project Based
• Individual • Group or individual
• No communication with • Collaboration with peers
peers • Task specific
• Writing or narrating specific

4. Approach
Traditional Project Based

5. Grading
Traditional Method Project Based
• Absent from school on • Project can be done and
assessment day- means no present on or before the
grades for students due date
• Integrity of exam grades can • Collaboration enhances
be compromised by project presentation
cheating • Grading is objective
• Grading is subjective • Rubric, checklist, or rating
• Mark scheme restricted scale can be used

6. Limitation
Traditional Method Project Based
• Little or no interaction with • Facilitator/ teacher can be
teacher consulted