Inter-American Teacher Education Network
Critical Thinking for MICO Teachers Audio Program
The difference between Assessment and Evaluation
After listening to Audio # 6, it is now clear to me that a difference exist between Assessment and evaluation. Assessment is an interactive process between students and teachers, it tells teachers how students are learning. While evaluation focuses mainly on the grades, this ultimately forms a judgement on students performance. A portfolio can be a useful assessment tool, where all that was done throughout the course incorporated in it; after which the evaluation is done where a grade is given this is done by judging the learners knowledge at the end. Using a portfolio is a good assessment tool, however a rubric is an important aspect that will help with judging students performance.
Nasha Jean-Gunning
I think very often teachers confuse assessment and evaluation and some form assessments can be used to also evaluate students performance. The use of the rubric has many benefits to both teacher and student as it provides guidelines to both parties on the expectations of the assessment.
Jan 21, 2018
Pamela Thomas-Murray
Very good summary Ms. Thomas. The audio really clarified a lot of grey areas we had on the difference between assessment and evaluation. The programme was very well-thought out and put together. The good thing is that we have these audio sessions to listen to over and over again.
Jan 25, 2018
Angelita Robinson
Well said Sirica...
I must agree with Fayan. Assessments are given to test students’ knowledge on a particular concept; formal or informal. On the other hand evaluating is a form of judgement to decide the way forward. Assessment is really to increase quality while evaluation is about judging quality.
Feb 1, 2018