Designing 12th grade social studies class: an analysis of assessment methods

Abstract

This study contains a model of assessment methods for a 12'" grade Social Study class. These methods are used as instructional tools to promote student understanding of the topic Islamic culture. In order to situate and justify the assessment methods for these performances, literature review section is provided. The topics that are represented in this section include: performance-based assessments, process-oriented assessments, the roles of feedback, clear guiding criteria, and reliable and valid assessments. An assessment methods section further demonstrates the application of these literatures in the actual student performances. Thereafter, a discussion regarding high-level content, individual differences, ongoing assessments, and validity and reliability follows.