Resources for unit 6

1.3. Relationship between Evaluation and Assessment

• Evaluation comes after assessment. It uses the evidence collected from assessments to make judgments about learning or program effectiveness. Assessment provides the raw information; evaluation interprets it to reach conclusions and decisions. Example: After assessing a student through tests, essays, and class discussions, the teacher evaluates whether the student deserves an A, B, or C grade or whether teaching strategies need to be adjusted.
• Assessment is more student-centered, focusing on individual learning progress, while evaluation is broader and often involves judgment about the entire teaching and learning process.
• Assessment informs evaluation by providing data about student learning, while evaluation helps improve future assessments and instructional practices.
• Both are used to identify areas of improvement for students and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Teachers can modify instruction based on assessment data, and they can evaluate the overall effectiveness of their approach through regular evaluations.
• Both assessment and evaluation are key to ensuring that education is responsive, effective, and aligned with students’ needs and goals.