21st Century Social Studies Assessment

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• Abstract
• S.S. Learning & Assessment Objectives
• Defining Assessment
• Examples of A.A.
• Advantages of Traditional Assessment
• Disadvantages of A. A.
• Disadvantages of Traditional Assessment
• Advantages of A. A.
• Why we need Change
• Challenges & Controversies of A. A.
• Recommendations
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
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Disadvantages of Traditional/Standardized Assessment

- Young (1994) notes that standardized tests have a number of limitations when used in workplace
   literacy programs. The test scores or grade levels do not tell:
   ~ How workers interact or accomplish job-related tasks;
   ~ How workers apply their basic skills to get work done;
   ~ What organizational factors prevent people from using and developing their basic skills to get
      work done.

- Learners with basic literacy and language skills, many practitioners contend that standardized tests neither adequately assess the learners’ strengths and weaknesses nor address their individual goals.

- Standardized tests have also been criticized for presenting further barriers to English as a second language (ESL) learners.

- Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, 1995


 
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