Jan 10, 2025 · Summative assessment, often characterised as assessment of learning [i], refers to the purpose of using the evidence gathered by assessment to form an overall judgement, such as a …

Dec 8, 2017 · Assessments for learning – also described as assessments as learning – assess a student’s comprehension and understanding of a skill or lesson during the learning and teaching …

Below, we identify types of assessment of learning–very briefly, with simple ways to ‘think about’ each so that you hopefully wake up with a better grasp of each type.

Learning assessment is a means for understanding, measuring and improving the quality and equity of education. It deals with the large-scale collection, research, analysis, dissemination and use of …

Nov 3, 2018 · Assessment of Learning, often referred to as summative assessment, is designed to evaluate students’ overall achievement and proficiency at the end of a learning period. This type of …

Sep 26, 2025 · What is Assessment of Learning? Assessment of learning helps teachers check how well students have understood a topic by comparing their performance with learning goals. This type of …

Dec 1, 2021 · In this scoping review, we analysed and synthesized the various definitions of Assessment as Learning (AaL), Assessment for Learning (AfL), and Assessment of Learning (AoL) …

Nov 9, 2023 · One of the most prominent changes in assessment strategies is the move from “Assessment of Learning” (AoL) to “Assessment for Learning” (AfL). While both serve essential …

How can we transform assessment from a summative event to one that actively engages students in learning? This collection explores approaches to assessment that foster self-regulation, reflection, …

Learn about the different types of assessment and the impact on student learning and motivation. When students and educators hear the word “assessment,” they tend to think of tests, portfolios, final …