Designing Quality Authentic Assessments

This book examines the principles and practice of Authentic Assessment. It uses examples developed by teachers to enhance our understanding of Authentic Assessment, its design and rubrics development.

Tay Hui Yong is Senior Lecturer with the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She has previously served in secondary schools as a teacher, a head of department, the dean of curriculum and as vice principal. Currently, she teaches courses to a wide range of learners in her areas of expertise, particularly authentic assessment and self-regulated learning. She has published on other areas of assessments e.g., use of technology. Above all, she is interested in all things that will enhance a student's learning experience in school.

Acknowledgement, Introduction, Part 1: Principles of Authentic Assessment (AA) Design, 1. What is "authenticity" in AA?, 2. Why bother with "authenticity" in assessments?, 3. How do you design quality AA?, 4. How do you design quality rubrics to accompany the AA? (Pam Hook), 5. What is the place of AA in 21st Century Competencies?, Part 2: Theory into Practice, 6. AA in Humanities, 7. AA in Languages, 8. AA in Mathematics, 9. AA in Sciences, 10. AA in Character and Citizenship, 11. Personalising Assessment in Sport Science (Ben Jenkinson), 12. Developing Empathy through AA (Eric Chong King Man), 13. Conclusion, Index