Assessment is a broad term that includes all of the various methods used to determine the extent of an individual’s achievement. Below define the classification of assessment in 5 categories
1-Based on Purpose
2-Based on Scope
3-Attribute
4-Mode of response
5-Interpretation
Classification of Assessment based on Purpose
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Classification of Assessment based on Purpose There are –
Placement Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Diagnostic evaluation, Summative evaluation
1. Placement Evaluation :
- To determine the entry behaviour at beginning of the instruction. This evaluation process, know the knowledge, skills, and objectives of instruction Ex-Interview, Entrance, Individual inventory
2. Formative evaluation :
- To determine the learning process during the instruction. It’s playing a vital role in the evaluation process. It’s formation the knowledge
- to provide continuous feedback to both teacher and student.
- It’s the improvement of learning and instruction.
- Exam. Monthly Test, Weekly Test, Quarterly Test, etc
3. Diagnostic evaluation :
- To determine the learning difficulties during the instruction.
- It’s diagnostic the problems
4. Summative evaluation.
- To determine the learning achievement at the end of the instruction.
- These techniques used include teacher-made achievement test.
Example – Annual examination, Semester Exam.