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assessment
noun
Definition
The evaluation of a student's learning, typically through tests, projects, or observations.
In a sentence
“Formative assessment allows teachers to identify learning gaps before they become entrenched.”
Synonyms
evaluationtestingappraisal
Common collocations
- formative assessment
- summative assessment
- continuous assessment
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