The Purpose of Student Assessment

This lesson explains why student assessment exists and what it should accomplish in a well-designed course or program. Students should understand that assessment is not just about assigning grades; it is a tool for measuring learning, guiding instruction, and helping students improve.

By the end of the lesson, learners can distinguish between common purposes of assessment, recognize the difference between assessment of learning and assessment for learning, and identify how clarity of purpose shapes every later decision in an assessment system.