1. Assessment: The systematic process of documenting and using empirical data on the knowledge, skill, attitudes, and beliefs to refine programs and improve student learning.
1.1. Assessment Literacy: The knowledge and skills needed to 1. gather accurate information about student achievement; 2. use the assessment process and its results effectively to improve achievement. (quote).
1.2. Groups used to creates assessments: PARCC, SBAC, NAEP
1.3. Purpose: To develop a deeper understanding of of what students can do with their knowledge gained through the educational experience provided by the teacher.
2. Evaluation: The process of making judgement of students' work or the accomplishments of an entire school.
2.1. Typically a broader concept than assessment as it focuses on the overall experience.
2.2. Educational evaluation is also a professional activity that individual educators use to continuously review and enhance student learning.
2.3. Purpose: To critically examine a program or system.
