Recent trends and issues in assessment and evaluation

1. The document discusses recent trends and issues in educational assessment and evaluation. It covers topics such as putting students at the center, building capacity at all levels of education systems, managing local needs, greater use of technology, and shifts towards more holistic and demonstration-based forms of assessment. 2. Key trends discussed include expanding the scope of evaluation beyond just student assessment, increasing use of data and technology to enhance assessment, and growing internationalization and standardization of assessment. 3. Issues addressed involve ensuring appropriate and valid assessment methods that align with learning objectives, evaluating new skills developed through technology, and considering the policy impacts of assessment.