Understanding Competency-Based Assessment

What is a portfolio of evidence in competency-based assessment?

• A portfolio of evidence is a financial investment strategy.

• A portfolio of evidence is a type of software used for assessments.

• A portfolio of evidence is a collection of documents and artifacts that demonstrate an individual's competencies.

• A portfolio of evidence is a list of theoretical concepts without practical examples.

How does summative assessment differ from formative assessment?

• Summative assessment is conducted during learning, while formative assessment is at the end.

• Formative assessment is used for grading, while summative assessment is for feedback.

• Summative assessment focuses on individual tasks, while formative assessment looks at overall performance.

• Summative assessment is for evaluating learning at the end, while formative assessment is for monitoring progress during learning.

What are the key components of a competency-based assessment?

• Key components of a competency-based assessment include defined competencies, assessment criteria, assessment methods, and feedback mechanisms.

• Defined learning outcomes

• Standardized testing formats

• Student attendance tracking

• Curriculum alignment

Why is a portfolio of evidence important for learners?

• It serves as a distraction from actual learning.

• A portfolio of evidence is important for learners because it demonstrates their skills and achievements.

• It helps learners avoid showcasing their work.

• It is only necessary for advanced learners.

What types of evidence can be included in a portfolio?

• Social media posts

• Random internet articles

• Personal diaries

• Work samples, project reports, performance evaluations, certificates, letters of recommendation, reflective essays.

How can summative assessments be effectively designed?

• Focusing solely on subjective opinions

• Using only multiple-choice questions

• Summative assessments can be effectively designed by aligning them with clear learning objectives, using diverse question types, ensuring fairness, and providing a grading rubric.

• Ignoring the learning objectives

What role does feedback play in competency-based assessment?

• Feedback is essential for guiding improvement and enhancing learning in competency-based assessment.

• Feedback is irrelevant in competency-based assessment.

• Feedback should be avoided to encourage independent learning.

• Feedback is only necessary for final evaluations.

How can students demonstrate their competencies through a portfolio?

• By submitting only grades from previous courses.

• By creating a portfolio without any personal reflections.

• By including only feedback from peers without work samples.

• Students can demonstrate their competencies through a portfolio by including work samples, reflections, and feedback that highlight their skills and learning progress.

What challenges might arise when creating a portfolio of evidence?

• The portfolio must be submitted in one day

• Challenges include relevance and quality of materials, organization, bias in selection, time management, and alignment with assessment criteria.

• Only personal experiences can be included

• All materials must be digital

In what ways can summative assessments impact student learning?

• Summative assessments are solely for teacher evaluation.

• Summative assessments only assess final grades.

• Summative assessments provide feedback on student learning, guide instructional decisions, motivate students, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.

• Summative assessments have no effect on student motivation.