EVALUATION

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Concepts of Evaluation
Evaluation is the systematic process of collecting and

analyzing data in order to determine whether, and to

what degree objectives have or are being achieved.
(Mohamed, )
Wiles (:) goes further, saying that evaluation is a
process of making judgements to be used as a basis
for planning. It consists of establishing goals ,
collecting evidence concerning growth towards goals,
making judgements about the evidence and revising
procedures and goals in the light of judgements. It is
for improving the product, the process and even the
goals in themselves.

Concepts of
evaluation(cont...)
For Tyler (:) evaluation is the process of

determining to what extent the educational

objectives are being realized.
The process of making overall judgment about
ones work or a whole schools work(Cameron)

Purpose of evaluation
determine the current status of the object of

evaluation
compare the status with a set of standards or
criteria
select an alternative in order to make decision
To discover the extent of competence
To make provision for guiding the growth of
the individual student
To diagnose the individual students
educational weakness and strength;

Characteristics of
Evaluation
Evaluation is an ongoing process
Evaluation is comprised by academic and non

academic subjects
Evaluation is a method for improving the
result
Discovering the needs of an individual and
designing learning experience
Evaluation is purpose oriented

Purpose of Evaluation
(Cont...)
To predict the students future academic

success or otherwise;
To locate areas where remedial measures are
needed;

Principles of Evaluation
Determining and clarifying what is to be evaluated

always has priority in the evaluation process; -194 Piletti

Evaluation techniques should be selected according to
the purposes to be served; Using a wide variety of techniques in order to have a
better understanding;
Being conscious of the possible limitations of the
techniques; 195
Choose methods that maximize rigor without
compromising relevance
Evaluation is a means to an end, not an end itself
Evaluation is a learning process 842579306

Types of Evaluation
Diagnostic Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Summative Evaluation

Diagnostic Evaluation
It is done at the beginning of the program or .
It aims to verify the previously acquire

knowledge.
Make sure that students have the necessary
skills and knowledge to understand the new
material. It helps teachers to find out the
causes of learning problems and plan
strategies to take remedial actions.

Formative Evaluation
This type of evaluation takes place during the

course of the learning activity.

It works as a controller to verify if the
students progress is going according to the
plan.

Summative Evaluation
It usually takes place at the end of the

learning period or a particular unit.

It has classificatory properties.
It determines whether the student has the
necessary knowledge to progress to the
next level.
This type of evaluation is given at the end of
the course or unit of instructions to find out
which student, to what extend has mastered
the intended learning outcomes, thus
assigning grades according to their
performance.