Beyond Tests: Alternatives in Assessment

Based on Brown's paper, what is the difference between "alternative assessment" and "alternatives in assessment"?

• The former refers to something innovative and the latter is considered non-intrusive, but it requires rigor and construction

• The former refers to assessment techniques that do not require much construction, and the latter refers to something innovative

• The former refers to a new proposal in the field of testing, and the latter refers to different alternatives in testing

Based on Brown's paper, explain the following statement: "All tests are assessments, but not all assessements are tests"

What is washback?

• The effect of testing on learning processes

• The effect of testing on teaching processes

• The effect of testing on teaching and learning processes

Evidence of practicality in testing is related to the following factors?

• Inter-rater and intra-rater performance

• Scoring and design procedures

• Cost, time, administration and scoring

Why is it so challenging to achieve both practicality and washback in using alternatives in assessment?

Performance-based assessment is the same as alternative assessment. Is the statement TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Three of the following are characteristics of performance-based assessment, EXCEPT

• Tasks are meaningful and authentic

• Product is emphasized over process

• Depth is emphasized over breadth

• Language skills are integrated in tasks

What is a portfolio?

• A collection of students' essays

• A collection of students' evidence of progress and achievement

• A record of students' reflections

Write down three guidelines for the implementation of a portfolio to be successful

Two sources that any portfolio development must have are the following:

• Self-assessment and teacher assessment

• Rubrics and quizzes

• Evidence of artwork and independent work