What is an assessment blueprint?

An assessment blueprint is a strategic plan that outlines the types and formats of assessments that will be used in a course or program. This blueprint serves several important functions: it helps to ensure that assessments align with learning objectives, provides a framework for constructing assessments that accurately measure student learning, and guides the overall evaluation strategy by specifying how various skills and knowledge areas will be assessed.

By clearly outlining the purpose and design of different assessments, the blueprint can help educators plan effectively and create balanced assessments that are fair and comprehensive. This allows for assessments to be purposefully designed to address different levels of cognitive skills, ensuring that both formative and summative assessments are strategically integrated into the learning process.

In contrast, the other options tend to focus on more specific components of assessments rather than offering a broader strategic overview that captures the essence and structure of the assessment process as a whole.