Distinction among measurement, assessment and evaluation

Distinction among measurement, assessment and evaluation

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  Prepared by Mr.Usman Gani Al Haque, Assistant Professor, Siliguri Terai B.Ed. College, Siliguri, West Bengal.
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  Measurement Assessment Evaluation Measurementis the method of giving score to learners after taking a test on any topic. E.g. 50 out of 100 in a Subject. After analysing the score of measurement , the change in the syllabus, or enlargement or refinement is decided. This is called assessment. The final judgement taken on the basis of assessment is called evaluation. It is a very narrow concept The concept of Assessment is broader than measurement. And the concept of Evaluation is broadest among the three. The first and foremost task of determining competency is carried out by Measurement. Assessment is the middle stage of determining competency Evaluation deals with the final task of determining competency among learners.
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  Measurement is timesaving Assessment takes more time comparatively. Evaluation is time consuming process. Generally measurement is not a continuous process Assessment is also not a continuous process Evaluation is a continuous process. Observation does not have a role in measurement. Observation is required. Observation is required. It mainly measures intellectual development of learners. It is also applied for intellectual development Along with intellectual development, it deals with physical, mental, social, emotional and all-round development.