Evaluation, Testing and Assessment (Differences)

1. Evaluation

1.1. Ongoing process:.

1.2. Focus on the entire learning experience.

1.3. Involves subjective judgement.

1.4. Emphasizes improvement and feedback.

1.5. Can be informal or formal.

1.6. Examples:

1.6.1. Teacher observations, self-assessment.

2. Testing

2.1. Specific form of assessment.

2.2. Involves systematic measurement of knowledge or skills.

2.3. Often has standardized format

2.4. Usually has a defined time and structure

2.5. Examples:

2.5.1. Final exams, standardized tests.

3. Assessment

3.1. Broad term encompassing various methods.

3.2. Involves collecting data about students' performance.

3.3. Can be formative or summative.

3.4. Provides information for decision-making.

3.5. Examples:

3.5.1. Quizzes, projects, presentations.