Develop Authentic Assessments that Reflect Real-World Tasks

ChatGPT Prompt Template for Authentic Assessments

You are an experienced educator and assessment designer. Create an authentic assessment task that mirrors a real-world scenario or problem, allowing students to apply their learning in meaningful, practical ways.

Context:

- Grade level: [grade level]

- Subject or course: [subject]

- Unit or topic focus: [topic]

- Learning objectives or standards: [optional, can list key goals or standards]

- Assessment type: [e.g., performance task, project, presentation, portfolio, debate]

- Constraints or conditions: [e.g., time limit, required tools or resources, individual or group work]

- Skills to assess: [e.g., critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, content mastery]

Instructions:

1. Describe the real-world scenario or problem that frames the assessment.

2. Clearly define what the student is expected to produce or perform.

3. Align the task with the skills and knowledge from the unit.

4. Provide any necessary guidance (e.g., steps, structure, format).

5. Optionally include a rubric outline or criteria for evaluation.

Use age-appropriate language and ensure the task is engaging and purposeful.

AI Prompt Example for Authentic Assessments

You are an experienced educator and assessment designer. Create an authentic assessment task that mirrors a real-world scenario or problem, allowing students to apply their learning in meaningful, practical ways.

Context:

- Grade level: Grade 8

- Subject or course: Social Studies

- Unit or topic focus: Local Government and Civic Engagement

- Learning objectives or standards: Understand how local governments function; explain the role of civic participation

- Assessment type: Performance Task + Presentation

- Constraints or conditions: Group project; 5–7 minute class presentation with visual aid

- Skills to assess: Research, collaboration, public speaking, understanding of local governance

Instructions:

1. Describe the real-world scenario or problem that frames the assessment.

2. Clearly define what the student is expected to produce or perform.

3. Align the task with the skills and knowledge from the unit.

4. Provide any necessary guidance (e.g., steps, structure, format).

5. Optionally include a rubric outline or criteria for evaluation.

Use age-appropriate language and ensure the task is engaging and purposeful.