Transitioning to Next Generation Assessment: A Framework of Performance Assessment Approaches Emily R. Lai 1

Why develop the framework? Performance assessment making a comeback Ambiguity in terminology and definition Variety of approaches Begin second 10 minute slot—Emily 2 2

What is Performance Assessment? Observable physical performances or inferrable cognitive performances or work products Embedded in contexts that simulate realistic, on-the-job, or professional activities Complex knowledge, skills, or reasoning Signal valued learning outcomes Require evaluation criteria that recognize varying gradations of performance quality 3

Framework of Approaches to Performance Assessment

Each category includes… Concrete definition Characteristic features Description of variations Scoring considerations Exemplars 5

For more information… On the Center for Next Generation Learning and Assessment: http://researchnetwork.pearson.com/nextgen-learning-and-assessment On the Framework of Approaches to Performance Assessment:  http://performanceassessmentframework.pearsonassessments.com