Importance and Purpose of Assessment
Please check attached chapter and power point and answer the discussion question
When most people hear the word "assessment," they automatically think of a test. However, assessment encompasses so much more!
1. Why is assessment so important for teachers? What are some purposes of assessment? Refer to at least 2 of the following in your answer:
o The articles you read
o Chapter 1 of your textbook
o This week's PowerPoint lecture
2. What do you want to learn in this course? How will learning about assessment make you a better teacher?
include:
• Course concepts, theories, or materials correctly.
• Examples or supporting evidence from course readings and lectures.
• Application of relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences to extend the dialogue.
• Support and valid position with applicable knowledge from course readings and other sources.
Purpose of Assessment
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Assessment is important for teachers since it is vital to ask students to prove comprehension of the subjects to assess if the learning objectives of the courses are being accomplished. Assessment is an important part of teaching since it determines whether or not academic targets are being attained. Assessments impact judgments about curriculum, placement, educational needs, and, in certain cases, funding (Marshall, 2018). Students today need more than just the essentials of arithmetic and reading to thrive in a constantly evolving era. Students need to be able to reason critically and draw conclusions. The information and abilities that learners need have changed, necessitating the development of new educational objectives, which also modify the relationship between assessment and instruction. The choice of the assessment's goals and the lessons must be made proactively by teachers.
One of the purposes of assessment is to improve learning during each lesson. Assessment can as...