Student Post: Nicole Kollias: Games for Assessment

I think that using games as an assessment or test allows students to be hands-on and not be stressed over the traditional test that most teachers assign. It also allows the teacher to assess what the student is confident in and what the student needs more work in, in real time rather than waiting to grade a test. I remember in middle school for one of my social studies test we played monopoly in a group to understand social class and economic principles. This allowed me to Apply knowledge, even if it was theoretical, on understanding the unit terms better and see the importance of what the lesson was talking about. I think that all types of games being used as assessments can be beneficial for students as a game can be less stressful or intimidating than a standardized test.