Examples of flexible assessment:
There are three forms of evidence for PLAR;
The PLAR Assessment is Thorough,Transparent,Fair,and Flexible.
It uses the principles of sound and flexible assessment;
- Clear learning outcomes/expectations
- Technical requirements:
- Validity – Does the evidence relate to the learning outcome?
- Sufficiency - Is there enough evidence to provide conclusive proof?
- Authenticity – Did the learner/individual produce the work?
- Currency – Are knowledge and skills up to date?
- Reliability - How consistent is the assessment outcome?
- Systematic process
Examples of flexible assessment:
- Projects, assignments, case studies
- Product assessments
- Essays, reports, diaries, logs, journals
- Tests/examinations (written, oral)
- Role playing
- Skill demonstrations/performance assessments
- Interviews, oral exams, panels, oral presentations
- Portfolio review/evidence collection
There are three forms of evidence for PLAR;
- Direct Evidence – anything produced by the learner/individual
- Indirect Evidence - information about the learner/individual from another source
- Self-Assessment/Narrative – results of the learner/individual’s reflection on “what” they have learned and can do
