Authentic Assessment Matters

When considering the introduction of an OSPE-style assessment, the key thing is to ask is: what are the skills that we actually want to assess? University of Aberdeen

Assessing science students’ practical skills – can we learn from healthcare education? Healthcare educators have developed effective ways to assess a range of practical skills in their learners. What can other science educators learn from their example?

“We are therefore presented with an unusual and timely opportunity. Right now, there is a strong push for systemic improvement of learning, including better assessment.” Christopher Charles Deneen UniSA

Online and in-person exams both have problems – that's now clear. Unis have a window of opportunity to do better When COVID forced exams online, reports of cheating were rife and proctoring software was problematic. But in-person exams are also flawed, so now’s the time to rethink how assessment works.

“Every student will be given an report.” Education DDG 🇲🇾

School-based PT3 replacement more inclusive, comprehensive, says Education deputy DG - Borneo Post Online KUALA LUMPUR (June 8): The new learning method under the School Based Assessment (PBS) to replace the Form Three Assessment (PT3) is seen as more inclusive and comprehensive in evaluating the true potential of students at school level to build a new and better generation. Education deputy director-g...

Using storytelling to make intro stats less scary
The University of Queensland

Using storytelling to make introductory statistics less scary: a contextualised approach Carl Sherwood explains how imaginative, contextualised writing tasks can make mathematical concepts less abstract and more engaging for diverse student groups

Putting learning in context can make the learning experience more engaging and internally motivating for the student… & are common approaches used to place learning in the professional context.

Contextual learning: linking learning to the real world Experience in the professional world can to set your students up for a seamless transfer from higher education to the world of work

“When assessing the development of competencies, teachers need to know not only if the student has the requisite knowledge but also if they have the ability to do something.” Tecnológico de Monterrey

Answering common questions about immersive experiences Not sure about introducing extended reality? Gabriela Sánchez Castillo offers insights into developing immersive experiences that are useful for assessing real-world skills

“In our recent paper, we found that authenticity encourages learning and facilitates reflection…” March

It’s time to tackle perfectionism head-on in the classroom Perfectionism has long been the norm in academia. To combat it, we must offer help before it has to be asked for, say Maggie Melo and Laura March

Assessment weightings to be capped at 60% ⁦‪‬⁩ ⁦‪ …more‬⁩ anyone?

Assessment weightings to be capped at 60% - Honi Soit The University of Sydney will cap most assessment weightings at 60% and seek to avoid “over-assessment,” overhauling its assessment strategy in a move which drew criticism for increasing staff workloads. At a meeting today, the Academic Board passed multiple recommendations from its Thematic Rev...

“ recommendation to think about attention as an achievement and not the normal condition for learning served as a challenge and inspiration for us.” &

Teaching and Learning Without Grading | Faculty Focus How can you work with students as subject-matter experts where they demonstrate competency through an end-of-course assessment?

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Digital tech is the future, but a new report shows Australia risks being left in the past Digital technologies like artificial intelligence and wireless networks will be crucially important for Australia’s economy. A new report urges the government to invest strongly in our digital future.

“…innovations include…continuing to develop new assessment practices, in favour of more frequent and evaluations of learning rather than tests.”

Students at uni need to be supported when they return We heard that many of our students and colleagues are anxious, tired and disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

“Employers, students, parents & educators…are increasingly recognising…need to adjust our approaches to incorporate a greater variety of authentic assessment opportunities [to] serve wider variety of pupil interests…including realistic appraisal of vital attributes in communication, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving.”

It's time for an assessment system that more fairly reflects what our students and society need The debate about equitable reliable assessment in schools and colleges has moved centre stage this week. For this to serve any purpose, it needs to look beyond simplistic assertions. It’s not good enough to say that ‘exams are the best fairest’, as Gavin Williamson insists on doing, without al...