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The Pros and Cons of Assessment

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Post your thoughts to the following questions: What constitutes assessment? Why is assessment important? From your experience in your chosen field, has assessment been a high priority? Why or why not?

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Educational assessment for data collection purposes is discussed.

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So many administrators are data-driven. Some will argue that statistics only show part of the picture but the unfortunate reality is that numbers talk and often that is the most 'objective,' way of demonstrating progress or gains that have been made or areas where weakness can be documented. It can show where the teacher or facilitator is failing or needs improvement, along with students ...

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