Authentic assessment
Authentic assessment replicates real world challenges and standards of performance that experts or professionals typically face in the field. The term authentic assessment was first coined by Grant Wiggins (1989) in 'A true test: towards more authentic and equitable assessment', Phi Delta Kappan 70 (9) pp. 703-713
Authentic assessment requires students to demonstrate a range of skills such as:
- deep understanding,
- higher order thinking,
- creativity, complex problem solving.
Often they require students to construct extended responses, to perform on something, or to produce a product. Both product and process of the assessment are important.
CPD activity for AI and authentic assessment is provided through the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and can be booked through the CPD calendar.
Why Authentic assessment?
Good practice in authentic assessment at Suffolk
The following are examples of good practice identified in the range of assessment methods used at Suffolk. These examples are also considered to be more AI resilient.
