244 Three Types of Assessment

This podcast episode discusses the three primary assessment and evaluation types for teachers: diagnostic, formative, and summative.Diagnostic assessment is used to identify a student's strengths and weaknesses at the beginning of a school year or course to inform instruction. This can take many forms, such as diagnostic tests, skills assessments, and individualized learning plans.Formative assessment is used to monitor and improve student learning in real-time. It's an ongoing process that h...