Assessment of Student Learning

"Assessment is the process of gathering information that accurately reflects how well a student is achieving the curriculum expectations in a course. The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment for the purpose of improving student learning is seen as both “assessment for learning” and “assessment as learning”. 

As part of assessment for learning, instructors provide students with descriptive feedback and coaching for improvement. Instructors engage in assessment as learning by helping all students develop their capacity to be independent, autonomous learners who can set individual goals, monitor their own progress, determine next steps, and reflect on their thinking and learning.” * 

Explore one of the following themes:

• Assessing Students' Learning: Key Considerations
• Classroom Assessment Techniques
• Feedback to Support Learning
• Grading Principles and Practices
• Using Rubrics

If you have questions about how to apply these strategies or would like to learn more, book a consultation on our Consultation page. In-person or virtual consults are available.  

*Adapted from https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/assessment-evaluation/assessment-for-learning-and-as-learning