Understanding the Difference between Authentic Assessment and Traditional Assessment

Farida Nur Fatinah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Muamaroh (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Mauly H.H (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Yeny Prastiwi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Nur Hidayat (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)

Jurnal Pendidikan Generasi Nusantara (JPGENUS)
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Generasi Nusantara (JPGENUS), Edisi Januari-Juni 2025

This qualitative study aims to investigate the differences between traditional and authentic assessments in education in order to improve teaching and learning practices. Using a descriptive literature study method, this study analyses various relevant academic sources to identify the strengths and weaknesses of both types of assessments. The results show that authentic assessments are more effective in measuring critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while traditional assessments are more suitable for evaluating memorization and basic skills. The conclusion of the study recommends the use of a combination of both types of assessments to support deeper learning and better educational outcomes.