Final Chapter 11 Question #3

Question: Explain the difference between assessment and evaluation.
Answer from the text: Page 207
Although both terms are used interchangeably, the two can be distinguished by the nature of the processes. Assessments are collections of written, oral, observational , and performance measures that provide information to determine students and progress towards reaching intended objectives. Assessments can take the form of 1. quantitative, numerical measures, such as quiz scores; or 2. qualitative records , such as informal teacher observations, anecdotal notes, or reflective comments that recognize learning and performance in complex , authentic situations. Evaluation is the use of a combination of assessments to make judgement about a student's ability and informed decisions about continued instruction
Teachers make assessments and evaluations continuously and for a variety of purposes.

Source: ; Using Technology In The Classroom; Bitter and Legacy; Pearson education, 2006