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Assessment and Evaluation as Defined by Sask.Learning
Assessment is the act of gathering information on a daily basis in order to understand individual students' learning and needs.
Evaluation is the culminating act of interpreting the information gathered for the purpose of making decisions or judgements about students' learning and needs, often at reporting time.
Assessment and Evaluation are integral components of the teaching-learning cycle. The main purposes are to guide and improve learning and instruction. Effectively planned assessment and evaluation can promote learning, build confidence, and develop students' understanding of themselves as learners.
Assessment data assists the teacher in planning and adapting for further instruction. As well, teachers can enhance students' understanding of their own progress by involving them in gathering their own data, and by sharing teacher-gathered data with them. Such participation makes it possible for students to identify personal learning goals.
Internet Resources for Evaluation of Middle Years ELA