Allow+Options+to+Demonstrate+Knowledge

Allow students different options to demonstrate knowledge.

Unless a specific media is required to demonstrate mastery of a goal (e.g., painting with watercolor), then students should have options for expressing understanding. By only allowing students one option for expression, we may be limiting their ability to truly demonstrate what they know. Instead, focus on the **actual** objective and what **specific** skills or knowledge students need to to be able to demonstrate. Next, identify different ways students could convey this knowledge. The strategies on this page provide ideas on how to allow students different options to demonstrate knowledge.
 * Strategy Description **


 * Practical Application **
 * Focus on what **specific** skills or knowledge students need to be able to demonstrate
 * Allow students to demonstrate their skills or knowledge in a variety of ways
 * Allow students to write their answers, or record them using an audio recorder
 * Provide students with different options to create a project. For example, allow students to create a video or website, in addition to a written option


 * Vary the ways you allow students to demonstrate knowledge. Use different methods of assessment throughout your course.


 * Example: **

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