Authentic Assessment Top Trumps

<p><strong>These are a set of playful cards designed to support thought and discussion about authentic assessment design. They were developed to inspire colleagues to consider the different ways that students can be assessed. </strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>Each card contains an outline of an assessment that <em>may</em> be considered to be authentic. You may disagree, and that’s fine, as they are meant to provoke debate. On each card, the assessment type is briefly explained, and there is a panel which lists each of Ashford-Rowe, Herrington and Brown’s eight characteristics of authentic assessment, along with a ‘sustainability impact’ rating and staff demand. The assessment type on the card is then given a star rating (out of five) for each characteristic - in a format taken from the principle of 'Top Trumps' cards. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The idea of the cards is that they provide a simple starter for discussions about how assessment may become more authentic, and what options could be drawn upon when developing assessments. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>The cards are relevant to anyone who is interested in assessment design and/or curriculum development. </strong></p>