08/02/02

Assessment is one of the current issues discussed in today's educational circles. The assessment of student learning with a strong focus on outcomes is said to be one of the best ways to determine if a student has successfully met the standards. Most assessments focus on evaluating student performance. 

Assessments not only document the mastery of knowledge, they also measure competence in performance, practice or practical applications, projects and perceptions of the value of the education.

Examples of measurements include: