Lesson 14. Alternative types of assessment (Using portfolios Assessment) What Is Alternative Assessment?

Oral Presentations
Some students prefer to simply explain their understanding of academic concepts verbally. This may be documented with voice and/or video recordings. It's also possible to use software to electronically transcribe the verbal content for later analysis and recordkeeping purposes.
Skits or Plays
Skits and plays are creative presentations that can be powerful tools for demonstrating comprehension. This is especially effective in literature and history classes.
Student-Created Visuals
Suppose a student lacks the language ability to write an essay or demonstrate understanding verbally. Why not allow the student to draw a picture of the water cycle for science class or demonstrate a math concept with wooden blocks? This is also a great assessment method for students who are visual and kinesthetic learners.

Alternative Assessments for English Language Learners


The Evolution of Assessments in Education


Factors in the Assessment of Diverse Learners

Portfolio Assessments for English Language Learners