| HyLighter Performance Assessment is based on the idea that understanding develops by applying knowledge within the context of the ordinary practices of a field or "culture." From this perspective, a good assessment is, by definition, a good learning activity. |
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Measure Competency to Predict Future Performance
Shape assessment to serve the learner
- Author authentic assessment activities: Measure performance on whole tasks and complex cognitive skill development
- Establish benchmarks: Compare user highlighting and comments to expert or informed annotation
- Detect errors and misconceptions: Uncover sources and characteristics of misconceptions by making thinking visible through thought reports and knowledge elicitation
- Deliver rich and strategically-timed feedback: Establish high-quality learning environments
- Provide deliberate practice: Target specific obstacles to development of important skills
- Monitor and evaluate improvement: Reflect on and plan instruction for continuing progress