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Elliott, Stephen N. – 1995
This digest offers principles of performance assessment as an alternative to norm-referenced tests. The definition of performance assessment developed by the U.S. Congress's Office of Technology and Assessment is given, common features are listed, and the terms "performance" and "authentic" are defined. Suggested guidelines for…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines