Observation techniques




One usable method of assessment for teachers is to provide a rubric for student use and for both formative and summative assessment purposes. Another is to provide some type of graphic organizer. 






The rubric is one authentic assessment tool which is designed to simulate real life activity, where students are engaged in solving real life problems. It is a formative type of assessment because it becomes an ongoing part of the whole teaching and learning process. Students themselves are involved in the assessment process through both, peer and self assessment. As students become familiar with rubrics, they can assist in the rubric design process. This involvement empowers the students and as a result, their learning becomes more focused and self directed. Authentic assessment, therefore, blurs the lines between teaching, learning adn assessment (Pickette and Dodge).