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Preparing for performance assessment. Guidelines for preparing the environmentAll tools, equipment, etc are available in good working orderConditions for all students are the sameProvide adequate space to performEliminate distractionsAllow sufficient time to observe and provide feedbackCreate
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1. Preparing for performance assessment Prepare the environment
The higher degree of realism, the better
Higher realism, less control of environment
Control and eliminate as many undesirable events as possible
Failure to do so could unfairly handicap the student or unfairly benefit the student
2. Preparing for performance assessment Guidelines for preparing the environment
All tools, equipment, etc are available in good working order
Conditions for all students are the same
Provide adequate space to perform
Eliminate distractions
Allow sufficient time to observe and provide feedback
Create activities for students waiting to perform unrelated to performance test
Create activities for students who have completed the performance test that have educational value
3. Preparing for performance assessment Prepare the student
Students are used to pencil and paper tests
Discuss performance test with students BEFORE the test
Purpose
Process
Expected outcomes
How feedback will be provided
4. Preparing for performance assessment Prepare the observer
Multiple observers required for reliability
Provide written instructions to observers
Discuss potential errors in judgment and observation
Conduct a practice session
Provide examples of performance and ratings
5. Diagnostic performance assessments Performance assessments do not have to be summative
Procedure assessment can be used as a diagnostic tool
Caution: did student just miss a step or does the student not understand the step?
To determine, ask student to explain each step as it is performed.