Measure ability to classify unknown items.
Format assessment
questions like the
practice exercises but
with new examples.
Have students choose
from examples.
Measure ability to solve a
problem using the
process.
Simulations
Problem-solving
scenarios
Measure speed and/or
accuracy in completing
the procedure.
Labs and simple
simulations
Have students
demonstrate the
procedure.
Measure proficiency in
meeting skills criteria.
Best done by skilled
raters/evaluators using
behavioral criteria.
Use behavioral
checklists.
Train rater/evaluators.
Multiple choice
Short answer
Matching
Matching assessments and multiple choice
Verbal response and long answer/essay
List or recite the steps
List the rules and guidelines or describe the scenario