How and why do schools assess students?

School assessment is a fundamental part of the teaching and learning process. As parents, we often think of assessment as being tests and exams; however, assessment is much bigger than this and is key to how and what our children learn, and the progress they make.

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• What do we mean by assessment?
• What are the main types of assessment?
• What assessment methods do educators use?
• How can students be involved?
• Conclusion