Skill-Based Performance Assessment Evaluators
Skill-based performance assessment Evaluators play an important role in supporting reliable and accurate scoring. Evaluators use established rating criteria to assess test taker performance during skill-based performance assessments.
Skill-based performance assessment Evaluators play an important role in supporting reliable and accurate scoring. Evaluators use established rating criteria to assess test taker performance during skill-based performance assessments.
Evaluators must be qualified third-party individuals who have knowledge and experience in the occupation being assessed. Examples may include:
- Advisory committee members who are trained or working in the occupation
- Private contractors or local business professionals in the field
- Military personnel trained and working in the occupation
- Qualified staff working in the occupation, such as a school nurse or maintenance staff member
Evaluators must be available for required training and the scheduled testing session. Each Evaluator should be:
- Knowledgeable in the occupation being assessed
- Able to evaluate test taker performance objectively
- Able to follow evaluation procedures accurately
- Capable of setting up required machines, equipment, tools, and supplies as directed
- Experienced with skill-based performance assessment administration or able to complete required training before testing
Careful Evaluator selection helps protect assessment integrity. Sites should consider each Evaluator's professional role and relationship to the program, instructor, and test takers. Any potential conflicts of interest or situations that could call the fairness or integrity of the assessment into question should be avoided.
Instructors may not serve as Evaluators for skill-based performance assessments.
Watch this video for guidance on selecting appropriate Evaluators.