Key Differences Between Assessment and Evaluation
1.
The significant differences between assessment
and evaluation are discussed in the points given below:
2. The
process of collecting, reviewing and using data, for the purpose of improvement
in the current performance, is called assessment. A process of passing
judgment, on the basis of defined criteria and evidence is called evaluation.
3. Assessment
is diagnostic in nature as it tends to identify areas of improvement. On the
other hand, evaluation is judgemental, because it aims at providing an overall
grade.
4. The
assessment provides feedback on performance and ways to enhance performance in
future. As against this, evaluation ascertains whether the standards are met or
not.
5. The
purpose of assessment is formative, i.e. to increase quality whereas evaluation
is all about judging quality, therefore the purpose is summative.
6. Assessment
is concerned with process, while evaluation focuses on product.
7. In
an assessment, the feedback is based on observation and positive & negative
points. In contrast to evaluation, in which the feedback relies on the level of
quality as per set standard.
8. In
an assessment, the relationship between assessor and assessee is reflective, i.e.
the criteria are defined internally. On the contrary, the evaluator and
evaluatee share a prescriptive relationship, wherein the standards are imposed
externally.
9. The
criteria for assessment are set by both the parties jointly. As opposed to
evaluation, wherein the criteria are set by the evaluator.
10.
The measurement standards for assessment are
absolute, which seeks to achieve the quintessential outcome. As against this,
standards of measurement for evaluation are comparative, that makes a
distinction between better and worse.
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