Le ys

Using Performance-baseq

Sessment in Social Studies

based assessment in the K-

12 curriculum

In most instances, teachers always rely on the paper-and-pen type of test which
generally measures the knowledge and understanding of the learners, not their
ability
to carry out the performance. With the implementation of the K-12 curriculum,
performance-based assessment has been given more emphasis with the introduction
of the performance task. In the grading system, the performance task has the
largest
weight which generally constitutes half of the evaluation sources in determining
the
student grade. This now gives us the idea that teachers must have the knowledge
on how to properly and carefully plan, design, and implement performances that
would greatly enhance student learning and skills development. In this lesson, we

are going to dive into the various theoretical frameworks and basic application of
the

performance task in social studies education.

Think

What is Performance-Based Assessment?

AE an ERR

Many have changed in the field of assessment. Some advocates have argued
that teachers and curriculum planners must uphold assessment Hore that prams
authentic learning which encourages lifelong learning. However, it was previoysh

. Mentioned that both traditional and authentic assessments are useful ep

the required competencies to be carried out. Hence, we have to give’ h en
1 at social studies teachers must be flexible and become well-rounde

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