Topic 7

Topic 7: Measuring Complex Achievement: Performance-Based Assessments (PBA)

These are the things that I have learned through this topic.

1)      The meaning of performance-based test

On doing tests which concerns on the process and product. These tests are in real settings.

2)      The uses of PBA

Ø  To assess the learning outcome that focus on actual performances

Ø  To assess spoken communication skills; oral performance (presentation) in a language

Ø  To assess students’ ability in observations, formulate hypothesis, collect data, draw valid scientific conclusions

3)      Types of PBA

a)      Authentic assessments

b)      Alternative assessments

4)  Restricted-Response Performance Task: Require the students to start with a simple multiple choice / short answer question and ask them for an explanation of the answer.

5)   Restricted-performance task: Are more structured and less time to administer which more tasks could be administered at the same time.

6)   Extended performance tasks: seeking more information from other resources.

The performance criteria can be done by using either:

• scoring  rubrics
• rating scales
• checklists