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4.3. Diagnostic assessment strategies

Diagnostic assessment is used before teaching begins to identify students’ existing knowledge and skills, helping to tailor instruction to meet their needs. Examples of diagnostic assessment strategies:

• Pre-tests: A test administered before starting a unit to measure what students already know about the subject.
• Post-test: assess the gains in knowledge or skills that students have made as a result of the instruction. It helps determine if the students have understood and can apply the material taught during the learning period.
• Surveys/questionnaires: These can help identify students’ interests, learning preferences, and prior knowledge.