Define the term "authentic assessment," and identify at least two assessment formats that are designed to be authentic.

What will be an ideal response?


Authentic assessments evaluate a student's knowledge or skill in a context that approximates the real world or real life as closely as possible. Assessment formats designed to be authentic may be performance-based or portfolios.
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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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