Some performance assessments focus on processes, whereas others focus on products. Which one of the following pairs best illustrates this distinction?
A)Observing how a student solves algebra problems vs.observing how a student tackles geometry proofs
B)Observing how a student goes about developing a computer program vs.observing how well the final program actually works
C)Observing how a student speaks during an oral presentation in class vs.observing how the student interacts with peers informally in class and at lunch
D)Observing a student's watercolor painting vs.observing a student's clay sculpture

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Observing how a student goes about developing a computer program is a process assessment, while observing how well the final program actually works is a product assessment.

Some Performance Assessments Focus on Processes, Whereas Others Focus on Products