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Elliott, Stephen N. – 1995
This digest offers principles of performance assessment as an alternative to norm-referenced tests. The definition of performance assessment developed by the U.S. Congress's Office of Technology and Assessment is given, common features are listed, and the terms "performance" and "authentic" are defined. Suggested guidelines for…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines
Brualdi, Amy – 1998
One of the benefits of performance based assessment is its allowance for the teacher to gather information about how the student understands and applies knowledge. In this Digest, the basic steps a teacher should take to plan and execute effective performance-based assessment are outlined. Coverage includes the steps of planning and executing…
Descriptors: Criteria, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Methods, Feedback