Assessment (Educational Assessment)

Educational assessment is the systematic process of gathering information to understand a student's learning progress, skills, and knowledge. It involves various methods like tests, quizzes, projects, and observations to evaluate how well a student is learning and where they might need support. The goal of assessment is to inform teaching, provide feedback, and help students improve. It can be formative, offering ongoing insights during learning, or summative, providing an overall measure at the end of a learning period. Ultimately, assessment helps ensure that educational goals are being met and supports personalized learning for each student.