| A | B |
| Discourse Assessment | evaluation of what a student tells about what he/she knows. The student will illustrate what he/she has learned. |
| Portfolio | a collection of information by and about the student (samples of work) |
| Project | a specialized inquiry |
| Profile | collection of ratings, descriptions and summary judgment by teachers and sometimes students |
| Demonstration of Mastery | often formal less public performance of student competence |
| Performance Task | a problem/question that requires students to construct (rather than select) responses |
| Anecdotal Notes | descriptions of meaningful incidents and events observed by the teacher |
| Student Kept Records | students record feelings and interests in a notebook that is eventually shared with the teacher |