Student Name: Flone Mae D.
Galapon
ASSESSMENT IN LEARNING
MODULE 7
Assignment
1. Differentiate between a performance test and the traditional assessment method of
cognitive testing.
A performance test is an assessment method that measures a student’s ability to
demonstrate real-world skills or competencies through observable actions or completed tasks.
It emphasizes the application of knowledge, problem-solving, and practical execution.
Examples include reading a poem aloud, conducting a science experiment, solving a real-life
math problem, or presenting a research report. Performance tests are generally hands-on,
interactive, and focused on higher-order thinking skills, allowing educators to assess not just
what students know but what they can do with that knowledge.
In contrast, traditional cognitive testing typically refers to written or paper-and-pencil
assessments, such as multiple-choice, true/false, or short-answer tests. These assessments
primarily measure the cognitive recall of information, understanding, and analytical skills.
While they are efficient for evaluating knowledge acquisition and comprehension, they often
fail to capture practical skills, creativity, or performance-based abilities. For example, a
traditional test may ask a student to explain the themes of a poem or solve equations on
paper, whereas a performance assessment would have the student read the poem expressively
or apply equations to solve a real-life problem.
In summary, the key difference lies in application versus recall: performance tests
assess practical skill demonstration and application of knowledge, while traditional cognitive
tests assess knowledge through written or oral recall.
2. CONSTRUCT a rubric scoring guide for the following:
Here are examples of simple, clear rubrics for each task. I’ve used a 4-level scale
(Excellent–Needs Improvement) for clarity.
A. Poem reading: "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
Needs
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Improvement (1)
Pronunciation Clear,
Hard to
& Clarity accurate Mostly clear; Some unclear
understand;
pronunciation; minor words; affects
frequent
easy to mispronunciations comprehension
mispronunciations
understand
Expression & Conveys Good expression; Some Monotone; lacks
Emotion emotion and minor lapses expression; emotional
tone tone connection
effectively;
engages inconsistent
audience
Pacing & Generally Some pauses
Smooth, well- Frequent pauses;
Fluency smooth; minor or awkward
paced reading choppy delivery
pacing issues pacing
Memorization Several
Recited Many errors;
& Accuracy Mostly accurate; mistakes;
entirely and mostly from the
few mistakes partially
accurately text
memorized
B. Solving an algebraic verbal problem involving two linear equations in two unknowns
Needs
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Improvement
(1)
Partial
Fully identifies Misunderstands
Mostly understanding;
Understanding variables, the problem;
identifies key some
the Problem equations, and incorrect
components components
relationships identification
missing
Minor
Incorrect
Correct calculation
Correctness of Several errors; solution;
solution; steps errors; logical
Solution partially correct missing or
logically shown steps mostly
illogical steps
correct
Uses Method
Method mostly Method
Problem- appropriate partially
appropriate; inappropriate or
Solving Method method appropriate;
minor mistakes missing
effectively several mistakes
Clearly Reasoning
Explanation & explains Reasoning unclear; some No explanation
Justification reasoning at mostly clear steps or justification
each step unexplained
C. Research report
Needs
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Improvement
(1)
Content & Accurate, Mostly accurate; Some Inaccurate; key
Accuracy thorough, all minor gaps inaccuracies; points missing
key points missing
covered important
points
Organization Clear Mostly clear Some Poorly
& Structure introduction, structure; minor organization; organized; lacks
body, inconsistencies ideas partially logical flow
conclusion; connected
logical flow
Analysis & Insightful Limited No analysis;
Critical analysis; Good analysis; analysis; purely
Thinking evaluates some critical minimal descriptive
evidence evaluation evaluation
critically
Mechanics & Free of errors; Few minor Many errors;
Presentation professional errors; mostly poorly
formatting neat presented