Which of the following involves assessing students' performance in natural real-world environments rather than artificial or contrived settings, has been linked to performance outcomes that have been deemed important, and require higher order level of thinking and concept application?
A) Functional assessment
B) Curriculum-based measurement
C) Authentic assessment
D) Criterion-referenced

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Authentic assessment involves assessing students' performance in natural real-world environments rather than artificial or contrived settings. It has been linked to performance outcomes that have been deemed important, and require higher order level of thinking and concept application. Functional assessment refers to a process of assessing and modifying environmental conditions to increase or decrease specific behaviors. Curriculum-based measurement is a type of assessment that focuses on measuring student progress on specific academic goals. Criterion-referenced testing measures student performance against a specific set of criteria or standards.

Which of the Following Involves Assessing Students' Performance in Natural