CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT FOR READING COMPETENCE
Keywords:
Authentic assessment, reading competence, literacy skills, performance-based evaluation, formative assessment, critical thinking, student engagement, educational innovation, reading comprehension.Abstract
Reading competence is a foundational skill in education, crucial for students' academic success and lifelong learning. Traditional assessment methods, such as multiple-choice tests and standardized exams, often fail to capture the depth of students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
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