Standardized testing is very formal and does not allow for students to be creative with knowledge that they have acquired. This is especially true for ELL's.
Authentic assessments are "true pictures" of what a student is actually learning! Portfolios, and journals are examples of authentic assessments are so much more meaningful to learners. These assessments provide ownership to the students and allow for them to monitor their own progress.
Computers can be used for both types of assessments. For example, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has online TAKS tests that students can use in the classroom or at home. It has been suggested on our campus to provide our "bubble" students intervention time to practice the TEKS that are still undeveloped.
1 comment:
Lisa,
Is the on-line TAKS just for practice or can students now take the actual TAKS test on-line?
By the way, I love how you are incorporating clip-art into your posts. It really gives your blog a great visual appeal!
-Dr. Wright
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