In the realm of contemporary education, with the relentless evolution of teaching methodologies, performance assessment has garnered considerable attention due to its emphasis on process-oriented and competency-based evaluation. Specifically, within the context of high school English education in China, the traditional outcome-focused assessment paradigm has proven inadequate in fostering students’ holistic skill development. To address this, this paper spotlights the integration of performance assessment in high school English writing instruction, using Unit 1 of the Compulsory Module 3 of People’s Education Press English textbooks, themed ‘Festivals and Celebrations’, as a case study. It delves into the strategic deployment of performance assessment components, such as establishing authentic and precise learning objectives, devising practical and culturally immersive writing tasks, and outlining comprehensive evaluation criteria that are process-focused and integrate multiple facets of language learning. The ultimate goal is to devise a robust instructional framework that not only elevates students’ writing proficiency but also deepens their understanding and articulate expression of Chinese festival culture, thereby fostering their overall English literacy. This research underscores the critical role of performance assessment in driving the reform of English writing instruction and enhancing students’ comprehensive language competencies.

Qian Zuo, Ran Wei. The Application of Performance Assessment in English Writing Teaching in China. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 6: 19-28. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2025.070603.

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