Educational Assessment: Importance and Strategies

This lecture focuses on the importance of assessments in supporting learning, recognizing the characteristics of quality assessments, and how they can enhance teaching. It covers different types of tests, such as formative, diagnostic, and summative, and their frequency of use. The lecture also discusses the benefits of providing feedback, aligning course expectations with outcomes, and the impact of assessments on student learning. Strategies for improving teaching through assessments, such as identifying challenging course areas and analyzing student performance, are also explored.