The authentic performance-based assessment of problem-solving
Authors:
David Curtis, Rob Denton
Publication date:
12 August 2003
Publication type:
Research report
Theme:
Teaching and learning > Student assessment > General
ISBN:
1 74096 167 6
This report documents a new approach to assessing problem-solving skills. This approach uses an assessment tool that incorporates problems that participants routinely experience in their courses and in the workplace. Assessment is performance and evidence based. The assessment tool was trialled among students in the Electronics and Information Technology Program at Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE and proved successful as a device for reliably assessing problem-solving ability. An extensive literature review regarding key competencies and the assessment of generic skills is also provided.
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