Explain Your Understanding of the Different Purposes of Assessment and the Implications

question 14

Essay

Explain your understanding of the different purposes of assessment and the implications of these for teachers. How would the following practices fit with some of the different purposes you have identified?
-Diagnostic/formative assessment.
-Summative assessment.
-Norm-referenced assessment.
-Criterion-referenced assessment.
-Learner judged.

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Definitions:

Control Theories

Theories in criminology and sociology that explain social order and the lack of criminal behavior as a result of societal norms and relationships that encourage conformity.

Deviance

Behavior or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, often leading to social disapproval or sanctions.

Crime

Crime is an act or omission that violates the law and is punishable by the state or other authority.

Compelling Explanation

A persuasive and cogent reason or argument that effectively explains a phenomenon, idea, or event.