Assessment Experiences Focused on Knowledge Transfer
Rethinking the way we define the demonstration of knowledge can be a helpful way to prove mastery in a competency.
Resources

Seminole County Public Schools – Defining Learning Objectives with Partners
Rethinking the way we define the demonstration of knowledge can be a helpful way to prove mastery.

Pascack Valley Regional High School District – Developing a Vision Collaboratively
This play shows that a CBE implementation is strengthened with the buy-in of these critical stakeholders. It also shows the benefits of rethinking the way we define the demonstration of knowledge can be a helpful way to prove mastery.

Franklin West Supervisory Union – Focusing Assessments on Knowledge Transfer
Rethinking the way we define the demonstration of knowledge can be a helpful way to prove mastery in a competency.

When Students Track their Progress ASCD »
Marzano article arguing that students perform higher when they track progress because (1) Teachers must define what students should be able to do through a rubric (2) Students have a representation of their learning. 3 caveats for effectiveness: 1) Assessments must focus on single goal; 2) Rubrics should be used instead of points; 3) A variety of assessment types should be used.

The End of the Big Test Getting Smart Blog »
Article focusing on innovation zones that organizations use to change student assessment.

The Role of Assessment Instruments in a Competency-Based System CompetencyWorks »
Blog post proposing a paradigm shift in assessment instruments, rubrics in particular.