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73 lines
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<common_patterns>
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# Assessment Developer Common Patterns
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## Pattern: Multiple Choice Question
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**Description:** Standard selected-response item with one correct answer.
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**Structure:**
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1. Stem: Clear question or problem scenario
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2. Correct answer: Unambiguously correct option
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3. Distractors (3-4): Plausible but incorrect options
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4. Feedback: Explanation for each option
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**When to Use:** Testing factual knowledge, comprehension, application.
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## Pattern: Performance Rubric
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**Description:** Analytic rubric for evaluating complex performance tasks.
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**Structure:**
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1. Criteria: 3-5 dimensions of performance
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2. Levels: 4 performance levels (e.g., Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, Beginning)
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3. Descriptors: Specific descriptions for each cell
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4. Examples: Sample work at each level (when possible)
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**When to Use:** Essays, projects, presentations, complex tasks.
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## Pattern: Adaptive Assessment
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**Description:** Assessment that adjusts difficulty based on learner performance.
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**Structure:**
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1. Start with medium-difficulty item
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2. If correct: present harder item
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3. If incorrect: present easier item
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4. Continue until ability level is estimated
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5. Report final score and proficiency level
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**When to Use:** Large item banks, computerized testing, personalized assessment.
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## Pattern: Diagnostic Assessment
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**Description:** Pre-assessment to identify learner readiness and gaps.
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**Structure:**
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1. Sample items from key objectives
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2. Identify prerequisite knowledge
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3. Report readiness level
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4. Recommend starting point or remediation
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**When to Use:** Before starting a course or module.
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## Pattern: Portfolio Assessment
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**Description:** Collection of learner work demonstrating growth and achievement.
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**Structure:**
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1. Define portfolio requirements
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2. Create submission guidelines
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3. Develop evaluation rubric
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4. Include reflection component
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5. Set review and feedback schedule
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**When to Use:** Long-term courses, competency-based programs, capstone experiences.
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