ALA | SLMQ Online: Analysis of Time Use, Figure 1

Figure 1. Thoughtful Learning Cycle [Back to Article]

Table 1. Attributes [Back to Article]

What is authentic assessment?	What is authentic content?	What are types of authentic assessment?	What environment is necessary for authentic assessment?	What kinds of feedback are used for authentic assessment?
Put in a real-life context	Based on important concepts	Personal contact (observations, interviews)	Collaboration: Students help each other; they are not judged against one another	Student reflection on own work
A learning experience in itself	Consistent with curriculum guidelines	Peformances	Access: Students have access to needed tools and resources	Peer review; peer reflection
Ongoing throughout the process of learning	Based on real-life experience	Exhibitions	Responsibility: Students develop responsibility for their own learning	Ongoing conversation between teacher and student about student progress
Based on authentic content	Built on prior knowledge; appropriate for developmental level	Portfolios	Flexibility: Time is flexible enough that students have time to complete the project	Teacher assessment of product based on high real-world standards
Involves reflection by student and teacher	Requires high level of thinking from students	Authentic tests	Real World: Students understand connection between what they are learning and the real world	Evaluation rubric completed by external panel