Assessment
Portfolio Assessment
Part 1 of a series on different forms of assessment for gifted and talented students by Professor Don McAlpine (NZAGC patron). Discusses portfolio assessment, an example of performance-based assessment, and its relevance for students with special abilities.
Authentic Assessment
This paper is part 2 of a series on different forms of assessment for gifted and talented students by Professor Don McAlpine (NZAGC patron). It examines authentic assessment as an example of performance-based assessment and discusses its relevance for students with special abilities.
Self-assessment
Part 3 of a series on different forms of assessment for gifted and talented students by Professor Don McAlpine (NZAGC patron). This article focuses on self-assessment that is inherent in both portfolio and authentic assessment.
Assessment and Evaluation
This article written by Shirley Taylor of Wellington College of Education, outlines a model of assessment and evaluation, criteria for evaluating programmes, and criteria for assessing levels of self direction. This model and criteria may be used for general education programmes and/or specific programmes for gifted and talented students.