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Authentic assessment reflects educational policy research that recommends a "high priority on strategies that research has already shown to increase student learning."
Authentic assessment tends to focus on complex or contextualised tasks, enabling students to demonstrate their competency in a more 'authentic' setting. Examples of authentic assessments include:
- performance of the skills, or demonstrating use of a particular knowledge
- simulations and role plays
- studio portfolios, strategically selecting items
- exhibitions and displays
According to Ormiston, "Authentic learning mirrors the tasks and problem solving that are required in the reality outside of school".
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