Types of Assessment Notes
Types of Assessment Notes
Types of Assessment Notes
particular subject or skill. This can take many forms, including exams, quizzes, assignments, projects,
and observations. The goal of assessment is to determine what a student knows and is able to do, as
well as to identify areas where they need additional support or instruction. Assessments can be
formative (used to guide instruction and improve learning) or summative (used to evaluate student
learning and make decisions about grades or promotion). It can be done by teachers, educators, or
training organization.
Assessment for learning, also known as formative assessment, is a process of evaluating student
understanding and performance throughout the learning process in order to adjust instruction and
improve student outcomes. The goal of assessment for learning is to provide students with ongoing
feedback that helps them understand what they know and what they need to learn in order to
improve.
Assessment as learning is complementary to assessment for learning, both can provide students and
teachers with valuable information about learning progress, and it could be used together in the
classroom setting to promote student ownership and self-directedness.