#3: Performance Assessment Design and Analysis Assignment Description: Performance assessments are a critical component of educational evaluation. In this assignment, you will explore the design and analysis of performance assessments. You will both analyze an existing performance assessment and design one of your own. In Part 1, it is sufficient to reference the source of the assessment and rubric. Part 1: Analysis of an Existing Performance Assessment (40 points) Selection of Performance Assessment (10 points): Choose a real-world performance assessment used in any educational context (K-12, higher education, vocational training, etc.). Provide a brief overview of the selected assessment, including its purpose, target audience, and the skills or competencies it assesses. Rubric Evaluation (15 points): Analyze the rubric used in the selected performance assessment. Evaluate the clarity of criteria, levels of performance, and descriptors. Explain how well the rubric aligns with the assessment's purpose and the skills being assessed. Strengths and Weaknesses (15 points): Identify and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the selected performance assessment, considering aspects like authenticity, validity, reliability, fairness, and practicality. Provide recommendations for improvement where necessary. Part 2: Designing Your Performance Assessment (60 points) In this part of the assignment, you will create your own performance assessment and rubric for a specific educational context. Choose one of the following options: Option A: K-12 Education Design a performance assessment for a specific grade level and subject area. Ensure alignment with curriculum standards for that grade and subject. Option B: Higher Education Design a performance assessment for a college-level course. Your assessment should align with the course's key learning outcomes. For Part 2, adhere to the following guidelines: Description of Assessment (15 points): Provide a detailed description of your performance assessment, including its purpose, target audience, and the skills or competencies it assesses. Rubric (15 points): Develop a rubric for your performance assessment, including clear criteria, levels of performance, and descriptors. Explain how the rubric aligns with the assessment's purpose and the skills being assessed. Authenticity and Practicality (10 points): Describe how the assessment is designed to be authentic and practical, reflecting a real-world context or task relevant to the chosen educational context. Validity, Reliability, and Fairness (10 points): Explain how your assessment design ensures validity, reliability, and fairness. Rationale and Justification (10 points): Provide a rationale for your design choices, justifying why they are appropriate for the chosen educational context. Submission Guidelines: Submit your assignment in a well-structured document (e.g., Word or PDF). Include your name, class, and the submission date. For Part 1, provide the name and source (if available) of the existing performance assessment you analyzed. For Part 2, clearly label each section. Use appropriate citations and references when referring to external sources