Task D Assessment And Critique

Question 1

The purpose of assessment is to determine how a student is progressing in the course.

What are the characteristics of an effective assessment? (COFACTS)

Answer 1

Comprehensive
Organized
Flexible
Acceptable
Constructive
Thoughtful
Specific

Question 2

Types of assessments

Answer 2

Traditional
Authentic
Oral

Question 3

Characteristics of a good traditional assessment (DUCVOR)

Answer 3

Discrimination
Usability
Comprehensiveness
Validity,
objectivity,
reliability

Question 4

Characteristics of a good authentic assessment (RRRR)

Answer 4

Replay
Reconstruct
Reflect
Redirect

Question 5

Characteristics of an effective oral questions (AABCI)

Answer 5

Apply
Adapted
Brief
Challenge
Idea (one)

Question 6

Types of questions to avoid (POTBIT)

Answer 6

Puzzle
Oversize
Tossup
Bewilderment
Irrelevant
Trick