ASSESSMENT Vs EVALUATION

ASSESSMENT Vs EVALUATION

ASSESSMENT

 

*     It is the process of gathering information on student learning.

*     It is classroom research to provide useful feedback for the improvement of teaching and learning.

*     It is feedback from the students to the instructor about the student´s learning.

 

CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES (CATS)

  

 

 

 

 

 

EVALUATION

*     It is the process of analyzing, reflecting upon, and summarizing assessment information, and making judgments and/or decisions based on the information collected.

*     Uses methods and measures to judge student learning and understanding of the material for purposes of grading and reporting.

*     It is feedback from the instructor to the student about the student learning.

Further reading: 

Angelo, Thomas A. and K. Patricia Cross, Josey-Bass (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for College Teachers, 2nd Edition.