... and Evaluative. Diagnostic refers to the aim of identifying pupil's current performance. It indicates how such current performance differs from expected performance. Information in turn can be used to identify specific problems that a pupil may be experiencing. Formative assessment aims to aid learning. It helps pupils to learn results in actions that are successful in closing the gap between current and expected performance. Summative assessment involves reviewing transferring and certification. It can record end of course performance or predict future attainment, that frequently being an examination grade. Lastly evaluative assessment involves finding out how well teachers or institutions are performing. Such information can subsequently be used in the formation of league tables or prospectuses. In relation to the National Curriculum, assessment aims to cover all of these areas, however they are primarily defined in terms of summative, that being external assessment in the form of tests and coursework and ...

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