What learner outcome(s)/content standard(s) will be assessed through this task?

What are observable and measurable indicators or each?

What is a meaningful context for engaging students in this task?

What real issues, problems, themes, and student interests can help determine this context?

What student product(s) and/or performances will provide evidence of student attainment of outcomes?

Will students have a choice regarding products and/or performances?

• To what extent will the task allow for student choice?

• To what extent will students need to acquire outside resources

• Will students work on the task individually and/or in pairs/groups?

• To whom will students present their products and performances?

• How long will students be involved in this task?• Who will be involved in evaluating student

products and performances?• How will assessment results be reported?

What activities will be included in the task? Which of these activities will be scored? Which indicator(s) will be assessed through

each activity?

What criteria, related to identified outcomes/standards and indicators, will be used to evaluate student products and performances?

Do these criteria reflect the most valued elements of student performance?

What would an exemplary response(s) to this activity/task be?

What are the key characteristics of such a response(s)?

Does your exemplary response clearly relate to the outcome(s) and indicator(s) that you wish to assess?

What is the purpose of this performance assessment task: diagnostic; formative, summative?

What scoring tool(s) are most appropriate given the assessment purpose?

What will be involved in using the scoring tool(s) for evaluation (teachers, external scorers, students, others)?