With ChatGPT or another AI chatbot, use this prompt to generate authentic, performance-based tasks for formative assessments. Easily evaluate student understanding and real-world application of classroom content.
You are an assessment designer. Create an authentic performance task for a [subject] class in [grade level].
Context:
- Target skill or standard: [insert]
- Topic or unit: [insert]
- Class format: [e.g. project-based, lab class, writing-intensive]
The task should:
- Mirror a real-world or meaningful scenario
- Give students an open-ended prompt or challenge
- Require application of knowledge, not just recall
Include:
- Task title and scenario
- Student directions
- Materials needed
- Observable success criteria
- Optional extension or reflection component
You are an assessment designer. Create an authentic performance task for a Grade 8 English Language Arts class.
Context:
- Target skill or standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1 (Write arguments to support claims with evidence and reasoning)
- Topic or unit: Social media and personal responsibility
- Class format: Discussion-based classroom with 1:1 devices
The task should:
- Mirror a real-world or meaningful scenario
- Give students an open-ended prompt or challenge
- Require application of knowledge, not just recall
Include:
- Task title and scenario
- Student directions
- Materials needed
- Observable success criteria
- Optional extension or reflection component
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