Which of the following is a key principle in designing authentic assessment?

AStandardizing assessment to ensure fairness

BEmphasizing the assessment of basic knowledge only

CIncorporating real-world context and assigned tasks in assessments ✓ Correct

DUsing only traditional assessment methods like tests and quizzes

Correct answer: (C) Incorporating real-world context and assigned tasks in assessments

Explanation

A key principle of authentic assessment is incorporating real-world context and assigned tasks.

Standardizing assessment for fairness (A) suits traditional testing, not authentic assessment.

Assessing basic knowledge only (B) is narrow, whereas authentic tasks probe applied skills.

Using only traditional tests and quizzes (D) contradicts the design of authentic assessment.

Authentic assessment asks learners to apply knowledge to realistic, meaningful tasks.

It values performances, projects and portfolios over decontextualised recall.

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