CAESL toolkit

Description
This presenter-led discussion demonstrates the value of two kinds of driving tests given at the Department of Motor Vehicles—a multiple-choice test about the laws related to driving, and a performance test in which a person must actually drive. Participants discuss which test is most important, and how they might feel knowing that a new driver had only been tested in one of these ways. This leads to the conclusion that different kinds of tests test for different kinds of knowledge—and both kinds are important.

Participants learn that current educational practice strives for a balance of a variety of testing methods. The presenter goes on to introduce the concepts of assessment, continuous assessment, the relationship of assessment to curriculum and instruction, and that assessment information is important to different audiences for different reasons.

Use
Provides a brief and powerful introduction to the importance of multiple measures and the limits of any one assessment method. Works well as a stand-alone piece, with small or large audiences. Can also be used effectively to launch any session about assessment.

Lots of value for only 10-15 minutes time investment.