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2004 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

The empirical research of authentic assessment to probe children's understanding in science classes

Research Project

Project/Area Number 14580181
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Science education
Research InstitutionSaitama University

Principal Investigator

KATAHIRA Katsuhiro  Saitama Univ., Department of Education, Associate Professor, 教育学部, 助教授 (70214327)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) SHIMIZU Makoto  Saitama Univ., Department of Education, Professor, 教育学部, 教授 (30292634)
Project Period (FY) 2002 – 2004
KeywordsAuthentic Assessment / Research of learners' comprehension / Science Education / Research of Assessment / Clinical Research
Research Abstract

This research is an attempt to clarify authentic assessment clinically on the basis of the actual situation of science classes. Authentic assessment is a process where students not only complete desired behaviors, but accomplish them in a real-life context. It presents tasks that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful-that is to say, authentic. Authentic assessment constitutes more than development of test ; it depends on reliable classroom teaching practice and various authentic assessment tools to evaluate students learning. Authentic assessment must be consistent with the principles of effective instruction, learning and motivation.
We recognize authentic task involves following 6 aspects(G.Wiggins,1998). (1)It is realistic. (2)It requires judgment and innovation. (3)It asks the students to do the subject. (4)It replicates or simulates the context in which adults are tested in the workplace, in the civic life, and in personal life. (5)It assesses the student's ability to efficiently and effectively use a repertoire of knowledge and skill to negotiate a complex task. (6)It allows appropriate opportunities to rehearse, practice, consult resources, and get feedback on and refine performances and products.
Genuine answers to these authentic tasks will generate daily classroom teaching practices and student evaluation that drives instruction and learning.
We must recognize that authentic assessment requires that much greater attention be paid to the criteria to be used in the assessment. Also, authentic assessment can promotes self-assessment because it plays a much greater role than in traditional testing.
Finally, from a clinical standpoint of teaching, the ways of feedback using the results of authentic assessment are open questions.

  • Research Products

    (14 results)

All 2005 2004

All Journal Article (12 results) Book (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] 信頼できる評価法としてのオーセンティックアセスメントの可能性2005

    • Author(s)
      小川博士, 片平克弘
    • Journal Title

      埼玉大学教育学部附属教育実践総合センター紀要 No.4

      Pages: 135-145

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] The probability of authentic assessment as a reliable methodology of assessment2005

    • Author(s)
      Ogawa Hiroshi, Katahira Katsuhiro
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Integrated Center for Clinical and Educational Practice No.4

      Pages: 99-108

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] 対話を通してレポートの質の向上を目指す検討会の構想と実践2004

    • Author(s)
      杉本美穂子, 片平克弘 他2名
    • Journal Title

      日本科学教育学会年会論文集 Vol.28

      Pages: 597-598

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] 理科における「トレードオフ」概念の一考察2004

    • Author(s)
      荻野正彦, 片平克弘
    • Journal Title

      日本科学教育学会年会論文集 Vol.28

      Pages: 529-530

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] 理科授業におけるメタ認知ツールとしてのコンフリクトドキュメント2004

    • Author(s)
      福嶋正悟, 片平克弘
    • Journal Title

      日本科学教育学会年会論文集 Vol.28

      Pages: 403-404

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] 米国SEPUPにみる「トレードオフ」教材の有効性に関する一考察2004

    • Author(s)
      荻野正彦, 片平克弘
    • Journal Title

      日本理科教育学会全国大会発表論文集 第2号

      Pages: 270

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] 抗力概念の形成を目指したコンフリクトドキュメントの開発2004

    • Author(s)
      福嶋正悟, 片平克弘
    • Journal Title

      日本理科教育学会全国大会発表論文集 第2号

      Pages: 145

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] An Idea and practice of discussion for improvement of reports using conversation2004

    • Author(s)
      Sugimoto Mihoko, Katahira Katsuhiro
    • Journal Title

      The 28^<th> conference proceeding of science education

      Pages: 597-598

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] A study of concept about ‘Trade-off' in science education2004

    • Author(s)
      Ogino Masahiko, Katahira Katsuhiro
    • Journal Title

      The 28^<th> conference proceeding of science education

      Pages: 529-530

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] The conflict Document for the tools of meta-cognition in science classes2004

    • Author(s)
      Hukushima Shogo, Katahira Katsuhiro
    • Journal Title

      The 28^<th> conference proceeding of science education

      Pages: 403-404

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] A study of possibilities for ‘Trade-off' materials of SEPUP made in USA2004

    • Author(s)
      Ogino Masahiko, Katahira Katsuhiro
    • Journal Title

      The proceeding of science education in JAPAN Vol.2

      Pages: 270

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Development of some conflict documents for making force conception2004

    • Author(s)
      Hukushima Shogo, Katahira Katsuhiro
    • Journal Title

      The proceeding of science education in JAPAN Vol.2

      Pages: 145

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Book] 理科授業に役立つポートフォリオ評価2004

    • Author(s)
      片平克弘 他9名
    • Total Pages
      132
    • Publisher
      東洋館
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Book] Portfolio assessment that is useful for science class2004

    • Author(s)
      Katahira Katsuhiro, others
    • Total Pages
      132
    • Publisher
      Toyokan
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より

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