The Different Types of Educational Assessments

Portfolio assessment is not a type of educational assessment, but rather a collection of student work that is used to assess student progress over time.

Summative assessment is used to measure student learning at the end of a unit or course, and is typically used to assign grades.

Diagnostic assessment is used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses, and is typically used to inform instruction.

Portfolio assessment is used to track student progress over time, and is typically used to assess student growth.

Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to students on their learning, and is typically used to inform instruction.

Benchmark assessment is used to measure student learning in a specific area, and is typically used to track student progress over time.

Standardized assessment is used to measure student learning in a standardized way, and is typically used to compare students to each other.

Performance assessment is used to measure student learning in a performance-based way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations.

Technology-enhanced assessment is used to measure student learning in a technology-based way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to use technology to solve problems and learn new information.

Collaborative assessment is used to measure student learning in a collaborative way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to work together to solve problems and learn new information.

Self-assessment is used to measure student learning in a self-assessment way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to reflect on their own learning and identify areas where they need to improve.

Peer assessment is used to measure student learning in a peer-assessment way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to provide feedback to their peers on their work.

Formative assessment is used to measure student learning in a formative way, and is typically used to provide feedback to students on their learning and inform instruction.

Summative assessment is used to measure student learning in a summative way, and is typically used to assign grades and make decisions about student placement.

Diagnostic assessment is used to measure student learning in a diagnostic way, and is typically used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses and inform instruction.