Meaning
An assessment is a systematic evaluation or analysis of a person's knowledge, skills, or performance in a specific area.
💡 A common mistake is using "assessment" interchangeably with "test," but assessments can include various methods beyond just testing.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Monday
our
teacher
announced
a
short
assessment
to
check
how
much
we
had
learned
in
the
last
unit
.
Most
students
felt
a
little
nervous
,
but
they
reviewed
their
notes
and
practiced
in
pairs
before
the
test
.
The
assessment
was
designed
to
be
fair
,
so
it
included
different
types
of
questions
:
short
answers
,
a
reading
task
,
and
a
speaking
activity
.
After
the
papers
were
marked
,
the
teacher
gave
individual
feedback
and
suggested
specific
steps
for
improvement
.
If
anyone
wanted
extra
help
,
they
could
stay
after
class
or
attend
a
weekly
study
session
to
prepare
for
the
next
assessment
.
Common Phrases
performance assessment
risk assessment
self-assessment
Synonyms
Related Words
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