Continuous Assessment are assessments (evaluations) that takes place over a period of time.
In other words you will be assessed right through your learning process and not only after the learning process. By doing continuous assessment you can track the improvement (if any) of the learner, you will be able to give more support and guidance, and the learner will have more opportunities to improve.
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Continuous assessment involves regularly evaluating a student's performance throughout a course or program. This can include assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects that are spread out over time, rather than relying solely on one final exam. Continuous assessment helps provide a more accurate representation of a student's progress and learning.
If you really mean "continues assessment" in an educational setting, it could refer to several methods of assessment. First, a formal assessment could be given to a student, such a a standardized achievement test, (Stamford Benet, California Achievement Test, etc.). Second, after the testing, an educator can determine a student's/students weak areas, (those areas where test items were below the national, state or local average norms on the test). Then a remediation, (plan to bring the areas up to/above these norms), can be formulated. The student/students are given further instruction in these areas, (reteaching), and informally tested for understanding of the subject areas. Further reteaching may be necessary. Sometimes an educator will use different modes (methods) of instruction for a student's/students individually learning styles, (visual, auditory, or kinestectic learning). Therefore, one is continuing to be assessed for "real" learning.
Some techniques of continuous assessment include quizzes, tests, projects, presentations, peer evaluations, self-assessments, and reflective journals. These methods allow for ongoing evaluation of student progress and provide valuable feedback for improvement.
Continuous assessment allows for ongoing feedback and improvement throughout a course, promoting a deeper understanding of the material. However, it can be time-consuming for both students and instructors, and may create added pressure throughout the semester.
While there are many advantages to continuous assessment, one of the main disadvantages is a possible increase in both teacher and student workload. Projects done at home are rarely good material for assessment as helpers are often involved. It is difficult to assess large classes in this manner due to the time required to do it right.
Some common problems associated with implementing continuous assessment in schools include the risk of bias in grading, lack of standardization in assessment methods, increased workload for teachers, and challenges in ensuring consistent feedback to students. It is important to address these issues to ensure that continuous assessment is effectively and fairly implemented in schools.
Continuous assessment is a method used in education to evaluate students' progress over time through ongoing assessments and feedback, rather than relying solely on one final exam or test. It aims to provide a more comprehensive and accurate representation of a student's learning, promotes a deeper understanding of the material, and allows for timely intervention if additional support is needed.