Definition

"A performance task is any learning activity or assessment that asks students to perform to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and proficiency. Performance tasks yield a tangible product and/or performance that serve as evidence of learning. Unlike a selected-response item (e.g., multiple-choice or matching) that asks students to select from given alternatives, a performance task presents a situation that calls for learners to apply their learning in context" (para. 1). - Performance Task Blog Series # 1 – What is a performance task? – McTighe & Associates
Performance tasks allow an educative experience for exploring the GRASPS Task Design Prompts.

<aside> 💡 Consider using the G.R.A.S.P.S. framework for designing a performance task. A performance task is meant to address the Six facets of understanding (see also Question prompts based on the six facets of understanding).

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