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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Framework of Approaches to Performance Assessment

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

6. For more information…
On the Center for Next Generation Learning and Assessment:
On the Framework of Approaches to Performance Assessment: