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Captrends, 1983
Performance assessment (observational assessment) can be an effective alternative to traditional paper and pencil tests when measuring academic achievement. Benefits of performance tests include: (1) testing knowledge synthesis rather than just knowlege acquisition; (2) allowing for diagnosis of individual needs and an immediate adjustment of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
