Direct Assessment

Direct assessment
is assessing what
the candidate is
actually diong. A
classic direct test
is an interview
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Example
﹡ A small group are
discussing something, the
assessor observes,
compares with a criteria
grid, matches the
performances to the most
appropriate categories on
the grid, and gives an
assessment.
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Indirect Assessment
Is gathering
information through
means other than
looking at actual
samples of student
work. These include 
surveys, exit
interviews, and
focus groups .
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 Example

﹡ For example, when I first go to a doctor, I am

handed a form to fill out with my name,
address, insurance provider, and answers to
various questions, such as:  Has anyone in my
family ever had cancer?  Am I taking various
medications, such as?  Am I allergic to
anything?  Have I ever had a major operation,
and if so, for what purpose? 

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