Assessments

media type="youtube" key="HlQA10nJGeQ&hl=en&fs=1" height="344" width="425" Assessment in Understanding by design can take on many forms. One such assesment is **Perfomance Tasks**. A Performance Task provides evidence of understanding.

In a **Performance Task**: - this is done through essential questions and performance rubrics - the task deals with real-world issues - the issue relates to the audience participating in the task - students are allowed to personalize the task - there are multiple ways to solve the problem - performance verbs should explain, interpret, apply, show perspective, empathy, and self-knowledge .
 * the task, audience, and goal is known in advance of the activity.
 * the task is a complex, authentic issue that must be resolved.
 * the task is open ended and allows for the student to use creativity in solving the task
 * certain skills and knowledge are required to complete the task
 * the task is allowed to deviate from the traditional pencil paper assessments
 * the task offers the opportunity for peer collaboration
 * the task allows the student to see the Big Idea
 * the task is better achieved by using a perfomance verb with Enduring Understanding and Essential Questions to achieve better understanding