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The document distinguishes between assessment, evaluation, and measurement in education, defining measurement as the collection of numerical data, assessment as the broader process of gathering information about student learning, and evaluation as the judgment of that information. It highlights how teachers apply these concepts through formative, summative, and differentiated assessments to understand and improve student performance. Key differences include their focus, outcomes, and applications within the educational process.

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The document distinguishes between assessment, evaluation, and measurement in education, defining measurement as the collection of numerical data, assessment as the broader process of gathering information about student learning, and evaluation as the judgment of that information. It highlights how teachers apply these concepts through formative, summative, and differentiated assessments to understand and improve student performance. Key differences include their focus, outcomes, and applications within the educational process.

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Name: Crisylle G.

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Year & Section: BSED – English 2A

While often used interchangeably, "assessment," "evaluation," and "measurement"


have distinct meanings in education, with "measurement" referring to the collection
of numerical data, "assessment" encompassing the process of gathering information
to understand student learning, and "evaluation" involving making judgments about
that information to determine progress and inform decisions; teachers use all three
to assess student performance, but each serves a different purpose within the
process.
Measurement:
 Definition:
The act of assigning numerical values to student performance using specific tools
like tests, quizzes, or rubrics, providing a quantitative measure of achievement.
 Example:
A teacher gives a multiple-choice test to measure students' knowledge of
vocabulary words, where each correct answer receives a point.
Assessment:
 Definition:
A broader process of gathering information about student learning through various
methods (including measurement) to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and
progress towards learning objectives.
 Example:
A teacher uses a combination of classroom observations, portfolios, and
presentations to assess students' critical thinking skills in a science project.
Evaluation:
 Definition:
The interpretation and judgment of collected assessment data to make decisions
about student performance, often involving comparing student work to set
standards or criteria.
 Example:
A teacher analyzes student data from a writing assessment to determine if they
have met the required standard for their grade level and identify areas for
improvement.
How Teachers Apply Them in Assessing Student Performance:
 Formative Assessment:
Teachers use ongoing measurement and assessment strategies like quizzes, exit
slips, and classroom discussions to provide frequent feedback and adjust instruction
based on students' current understanding.
 Summative Assessment:
Teachers use more formal evaluation methods like final exams, projects, or
standardized tests to determine students' overall mastery of learning objectives at
the end of a unit or course.
 Differentiated Assessment:
By using a variety of assessment methods, teachers can tailor assessments to meet
the needs of individual students with diverse learning styles.
Key Differences:
 Focus:
Measurement focuses on collecting data, assessment focuses on gathering
information about learning, and evaluation focuses on making judgments about that
information.
 Outcome:
Measurement provides numerical data, assessment provides a picture of student
learning, and evaluation provides a judgment about student performance.
 Application:
Measurement is a component of both assessment and evaluation, but assessment is
a broader process that includes interpretation and feedback, while evaluation is the
final step of making decisions based on collected data

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