Learners practice the same kind of task they’ll be assessed on, at the same level, before the assessment.
Why it matters
If the practice is a matching drill and the test is a scenario, learners meet the real task for the first time when it counts.
They fail for lack of rehearsal, not lack of ability, and the results point you at the wrong problem.
What passing looks like
- Each objective has at least one practice activity before it is assessed.
- Practice uses the same kind of task and level as the assessment: scenarios before scenario questions.
- Practice gives feedback, so learners can correct course before they’re graded.
Example
Objective: Calm an angry caller using the four-step de-escalation model. Practice: Drag the four step names into order. Assessment: Respond to a recorded angry caller.
The problem: The practice checks the order of the steps. The assessment needs learners to use them in a conversation.
Before the assessment, add a short branching scenario: learners choose replies in an angry-caller conversation and get feedback on each choice.
What Pedagrade can’t tell
Pedagrade only sees the practice written into the course. Live role plays or coaching outside it won’t show up unless you describe them.
This check is covered by Pedagrade’s published accuracy tests. See the accuracy report.
Learn more
- John Biggs and Catherine Tang, Teaching for Quality Learning at University (constructive alignment)
- Pedagrade guide: How to align learning objectives and assessments
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