This document provides an overview of assessment in education. It defines assessment as the process of evaluating student learning through various methods. The key points are:
1. There are two main types of assessment: formative assessment, which identifies student needs and guides ongoing instruction, and summative assessment, which evaluates student learning at the end of a unit.
2. The scopes of assessment include evaluating curricular offerings, school programs, instructional materials, facilities, teachers, students, graduates, school managers, research, and extension activities.
3. The assessment process involves defining learning outcomes, selecting assessment instruments, measuring results, and adjusting instruction based on evaluations.
4. Formative assessment uses strategies like questioning
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