One way that students can show competency outside of a test or quiz is to create some sort of product. These products can take many forms. One form that I am a fan of is Google Slides. It's more of a substitution, but students really enjoy creating a slide show to show what they have learned. Every year, we do a Native American research project. This year, I asked the students to work collaboratively on a Google Slide presentation to show what they learned about their Native American region. I found that my students better understood their region because of what they had to create. A test or quiz on the subject would have also shown they understood, but this project really asked them to apply their understandings. It also allowed for collaboration with their peers.
Another way students can show understanding is through some type of performance assessment. This could be in the form of an escape room. Students must utilize what they have learned and use problem solving strategies to "escape".
Lastly, students can use Flipgrid to show their understanding. Flipgrid is a great tool to use when you want students to verbally respond to the questions. Students can also participate in debates using Flipgrid or hold Socratic seminars using the tool.
Another way students can show understanding is through some type of performance assessment. This could be in the form of an escape room. Students must utilize what they have learned and use problem solving strategies to "escape".
Lastly, students can use Flipgrid to show their understanding. Flipgrid is a great tool to use when you want students to verbally respond to the questions. Students can also participate in debates using Flipgrid or hold Socratic seminars using the tool.