Figure 9: Different approaches to assessment
Source: Baker et al., 1993
Features of tasks/situations
1. Task format Closed (multiple choice)
Narrow, specific
Context free
Individual
Restricted
Limited scope, single and isolated skills, short time processing
Open ended
High order, complex
Context sensitive
Individual or group performance
Significant degrees
Complex problems, requiring several types of performances and significant time
2. Required skills
3. Environment relation
4. Task / requirement
5. Social relations
6. Choices
Performance approach Performance approach