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Which type of assessment determines students' knowledge prior to starting a course?
What type of assessment includes ongoing feedback during or after the assessment?
Which type of assessment contributes to a student's end-of-year mark?
What type of assessment allows students to check their own progress through self-assessment?
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Types of Assessments
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Diagnostic Assessment
- Evaluates students' existing knowledge and skills before a course begins.
- Helps identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas needing improvement for targeted instruction.
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Formative Assessment
- Provides ongoing feedback during or after the learning process.
- Aims to improve student understanding and performance through continuous monitoring.
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Summative Assessment
- Contributes to a student's final grade or end-of-year mark.
- Typically conducted at the end of an instructional unit to evaluate cumulative knowledge and skills.
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Self-Assessment
- Encourages students to evaluate their own progress and understanding.
- Facilitates reflective learning and helps identify personal learning goals and areas for development.
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Understanding Different Types of Assessments: Diagnostic, Formative, and Summative
