Why Test When You Can Assess? According to American Test Anxieties Association, “40-60% of students admit to having test anxiety at some point or another and around 38% of students record having it all the time” (Brideau par. 5). Exams should be outlawed in favor of another form of assessment, such as demonstration, class activities, and projects because hands on assessments give a better explanation to students and improves motivation, helps learners improve their performances, and also focuses on students’ strengths and learning. Other forms of assessment such as demonstration, class activities, and projects help students learn better. These three forms of assessment help students learn and remember more information because students have to actively demonstrate and also participate in class activities where they
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Over the years many students have not been strong test takers and unfortunately, students have been judged on how good or bad they do on a test. According to the Edutopia Organization, today’s students need to know not only the basic reading and arithmetic skills, but also skills that will allow them to succeed in a world that is continually changing. Assessment is an integral part of instruction because it determines whether or not the goals of education are being met (Edutopia par. 2). Alternative assessment such as essays, interviews, and performance tasks are usually designed by the teacher to gauge students’ understanding of material. Effective assessments give students feedback on how well they understand the information and on what they need to improve, while also helping teachers become better at designing instructions. Students who actively take a role in developing the scoring criteria, self-evaluation, and goal setting, understand better what they need to do in order to achieve better grades (Edutopia Pg. 2 Par.
Over the years many students have not been strong test takers and unfortunately, students have been judged on how good or bad they do on a test. According to the Edutopia Organization, today’s students need to know not only the basic reading and arithmetic skills, but also skills that will allow them to succeed in a world that is continually changing. Assessment is an integral part of instruction because it determines whether or not the goals of education are being met (Edutopia par. 2). Alternative assessment such as essays, interviews, and performance tasks are usually designed by the teacher to gauge students’ understanding of material. Effective assessments give students feedback on how well they understand the information and on what they need to improve, while also helping teachers become better at designing instructions. Students who actively take a role in developing the scoring criteria, self-evaluation, and goal setting, understand better what they need to do in order to achieve better grades (Edutopia Pg. 2 Par.