Assessment is essential
“Too often, students have not learned as much or as well as was expected. There are gaps, sometimes considerable ones, between what was taught and what has been learned. By the time faculty notice these gaps in knowledge or understanding, it is frequently too late to remedy the problems.”
By Thomas A. Angelo and K. Patricia Cross”
Understanding how well students are learning and how effectively teachers are teaching are essential attributes of assessment. Successful assessment is accurate and unbiased. Students crave instant feedback and sometimes the best learning happens through the process of assessment. Encouraging accomplishments helps students stay motivated and driven to grasp the next concept. Different types of measurements are necessary to adequately access various types of knowledge. Also, utilizing a broad range of assessment techniques gives students with various talents the opportunity to show what they know.