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The research aims to identify the extent to which the teachers of the elementary phase assess the methods of realistic evaluation, and the ways of its development. To achieve the goal of research, the researchers formulate the following questions: to what extent do the teachers of the elementary phase possess the methods of alternative evaluation? What are the methods of alternative evaluation that should be developed? What are the ways of developing the alternative evaluation for the teachers of elementary phase? The researchers adopted the analytical descriptive approach. In addition, a sample of (31) teachers was chosen, and the researchers prepared an observation card to investigate the extent of teachers' possession of alternative evaluation methods. Moreover, reliability and validity were determined through conducting a pilot study consisting of 30 teachers. Through the statistical analysis using SPSS program and Alpha Cronbach coefficient, findings indicated a decrease in alternative evaluation in two dimensions that are: the performance based strategy and self- realization strategy, while the research showed an increase in the strategy of the observation items. The researcher recommended the following: 1) following up the teachers' implementation of the alternative evaluation and its tools effectively by administrations and educational specialists. 2) Ensuring diversification in the use and implementation of alternative evaluation by the teachers in a balanced manner while evaluating the students. 3) Conducting intensive training courses for the teachers of the elementary phase to inform them with the alternative evaluation and its tools, in addition to raising their awareness on these strategies and the way of applying them effectively. (Published Abstract)