Assessment:the process by which information is collected in order to help plan an individual students' strengths, weaknesses, needs and wants.Assessment is also used to help an instructor understand where a student is level wise.
One example of Authentic Assessment would be a sheet like we filled out in class today. On an assessment that is authentic everything is geared for relevancy for the student that is being assessed. One such assessment would be an all about me page assessnment.
Another Authentic Assessment would an interest survey, in which the students makes the instructor aware of the things they enjoy. This can be an awesome tool when planning lessons and grouping people who have similair interesta as well asto know how to set up Heterogenous groups with students that do not find the same things interesting to give them achance to find some common ground on uncharted territory.
An essential Authentic Assessment would also into a family questionaire. This information will help teachers to be in touch and understand the student's culture or way of life. This will help with planning and building a good partnership with the family with the best interest of the student in mind.
