Alternative Assessment: Definitions, Examples, Tools, and Resources

Year of Publication: <div class="field field--name-field-year-of-publication field--type-integer field--label-hidden field--item">2024
Resource Type: <div class="field field--name-field-resource-type-2021 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item">Brief
Associated Center: <div class="field field--name-field-associated-center field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--items"> Region 19 Comprehensive Center
Topics: <div class="field field--name-field-topics-2021 field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--items"> Teaching &amp; Learning Assessment

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Public School System, requested information about alternative assessment evaluation, including detail on performance and competency-based assessment. In response, this high-level scan from the Region 19 Comprehensive Center identifies example tools and measures along with key resources and references. Also included is a review of state policies and relevant publications that provide information on how some states are implementing proficiency/competency-based learning and assessment either through intensive framework options, or flexible graduation and credit-awarding options.

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