3.4 A Look at Sample Next Generation Assessment Items

A Look at Sample Items and Performance Tasks

The links at the bottom of this page will take you to the the bank of sample items and performance tasks available at the Smarter-Balanced Website.  After exploring the samples, you'll be asked to reflect upon whether or not your students currently have opportunities to answer these types of questions and/or complete similar performance tasks.  View enough of the items/tasks to give you a feel for how these are different from what students experience in traditional assessment situations.

Before looking at the samples, view the brief video below that will help you navigate the site:

Use the links below to explore sample items and performance tasks.