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Performance Tasks |
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What is a performance task? A performance task is an approach to measure a student's status based on the way that the student completes a specified task. In a performance task, the student is required to construct an original response and apply their knowledge in an authentic, real-life siutation using hands on experience. |
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What are the advantages of using performance tasks? |
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Paper and pencil test alternative Express what you know in a variety of formats Recognizeable behavior Fun and exciting Open ended Real world practice Motivating Authentic Not boring Cross content learning and application Every learning style included
Taps into higher order thinking skills Active participation by all students Social interaction Knowledge base tapped Shows student ownership |
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What are the disadvantages of using performance tasks? * Time consuming for creating, performong and grading * Scoring is subjective * Students may need to work on assessment outside of class |
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Click on the mouse to the right for a sample performance task |
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Meet the authors of this website |
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Holly |
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Chris |
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Lisa |
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Tanya |
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