Variations
Checklists for Highly Structured Tasks
In science and mathematics, some tasks require systematic procedures that do not yield multipleentry
points or exit points. In this case, a check list system can be appropriately used by an
observer or a highly-structured student-answer sheet in which each aspect of the procedure and
result is described in detail. Faculty have often found the highly-structured format useful when
working with large-enrollment classes. Highly -structured assessment tasks provide students with
step-by-step instructions to follow. In contrast, less structured assessment tasks give students
more opportunity to make judgments in determining the procedures needed to solve the problem