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The meaning and purpose of assessment (Podcast)

Assessment 101: meaning and purpose
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"In this episode of the Whole Child Podcast, we're taking a look at the meaning and purpose of assessment; the different types, including formative and summative, standardized and subjective, and informal and formal; and how assessments are used to monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and adjust teaching-learning activities to maximize student progress. What should we know that assessments can't do for us? What should we think about when we look at that data, assess its meaning, and decide how to use it for future planning?"

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