Alternative assessments can include short answer questions, essays, performance assessments, oral presentations, demonstrations, exhibitions, and portfolios. Analytical Trait Scoring - a performance is judged several times along several different important dimensions or traits of the performance. Use of a scoring rubric and anchor papers for each trait is common. An example might be the judging of student problem solving for understanding the problem, correct use of procedures and strategies, and the ability to communicate clearly what was done. Benchmarks - statements of what students should know and do by certain levels or times.
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Name tags and labels identify the people or objects in the cartoon. Use these examples to explain the meaning of the cartoon. Criterion-referenced assessments are used to identify student strengths and weaknesses in terms of specific knowledge or skills which are the goals of the instructional program. Evaluation - a judgment regarding the quality or worth of the assessment results. Evaluations are usually based on multiple sources of assessment information.