The State of Authentic Assessment
Keywords
authentic assessment, education, studies
Abstract
The purpose of this review article is to briefly summarize the state of authentic assessment as it evolves theoretically and then integrates itself into educational practice. Some of the questions it seeks to answer from the literature include: how did it begin; what were the circumstances surrounding its inception; how does it relate to performance and alternative assessment; what are obstacles to wider adoption; what impact is technology having in its emergence; and what should happen next? The article identifies authors and cites studies that have informed the discussion on authentic assessment. It is evident from the review that authentic assessment is an important educational concept that at the time of this writing is in a fledgling state of definition and integration.
Original Publication Citation
Keyser, S., & Howell, S. (December 12, 2008). The state of authentic assessment. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.ED 503679).
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Keyser, Shelley and Howell, Scott L., "The State of Authentic Assessment" (2008). Faculty Publications. 5746.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5746
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2008
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/8476
Language
English
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Instructional Psychology and Technology
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