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“If you cannot find a method for assessing students that uses authentic texts, I would ask why that concept is worth teaching.” quote by Donalyn Miller
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““If you cannot find a method for assessing students that uses authentic texts, I would ask why that concept is worth teaching.””

Donalyn Miller

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Source Interview: Education Talk, Donalyn Miller, 2015

Assessments should use real-world texts; otherwise questioning the value of teaching the concept.

In simple terms: Use authentic texts in assessment to justify teaching.

Key Takeaway

Ensure assessments reflect real usage.

Themes

education assessment authenticity curriculum teaching

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

advisory critical

When to use this quote

  • classroom
  • lesson planning
  • teacher training
  • policy making

Key Concepts

constructivism authentic assessment learning relevance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we source authentic texts for every subject?
  • What alternatives exist when authentic texts are scarce?
A Different Perspective

If authentic texts are unavailable, assessment may become abstract and disengaging.

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