Module 8 - Rubrics, Portfolio and Performanced Based Assessment

 Every school, college, university or school institution rubrics, portfolio and performance based assessment ought to have an evaluation program for the purpose of maximizing the effectiveness of instruction. A rubric is an attempt to communicate expectations of quality around a task. In many cases, rubrics are used to delineate consistent criteria for grading. Because the criteria are public, a rubric allows teachers and students alike to evaluate criteria, which can be complex and subjective. A rubric can also provide a basis for self-evaluation, reflection, and peer review. An educational (or professional) portfolio is a collection of evidence that demonstrates the progressive acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It also gives a picture of your individual experience in a learning situation. The outcome of performance-based testing has largely been reviewed as a technique that has the potential to encompass a wider base of learning levels.