A special education teacher is participating in a three-year reevaluation of a high school student with an intellectual disability. As part of an assessment, the teacher accompanies the student to a store and asks the student to locate and purchase an item. This is an example of which of the following types of assessments?

Correct option is C

An authentic assessment evaluates a student’s ability to apply skills in real-life situations. In this case, the special education teacher is assessing the student's functional skills (e.g., locating and purchasing an item in a store), which reflects their ability to navigate daily tasks independently.
· Authentic assessments are designed to measure how well students apply what they have learned in a real-world context.
· They are commonly used for students with intellectual disabilities to assess practical life skills such as money management, problem-solving, and independence.
Information Booster:
Characteristics of Authentic Assessments:
Real-world relevance (e.g., shopping, job tasks, social interactions). Focus on practical application rather than just theory. Encourages independent decision-making and problem-solving.
Examples of Authentic Assessments in Special Education:
· Following a recipe to cook a meal (life skills training).
· Reading and following bus schedules (community mobility skills).
· Filling out a job application (vocational readiness).
Additional Information:
1. Ecological (a): Examines the student's interaction within different environments (e.g., home, school, community) but does not necessarily involve real-world tasks.
2. Portfolio (b): A collection of student work samples over time, used to track progress.
3. Interview (d): Involves direct questioning to gather information but does not require task performance.
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