Week 2 Free Choice

I came across this article in the online version of the “Journal.com”. The article is called “An ‘A’ in abstractions”.. The gist of the article was about assessing 21st century skills in our K-12 students. The use of multiple-choice tests is not a meaningful way to measure comprehension of content and skills.
The use of performance-based assessment in measuring 21st century skills is growing among many school districts. One thought is that the students use real world tools that are relevant and purposeful to the students. The tasks are rich and authentic when performed. Finally, they should be embedded organically into projects that the students do.

The Catalina Foothills School District in Arizona assesses students in 12 learning skills, divided among three categories. They are making a concerted effort through the K-12 spectrum following these guidelines.