Assessment is a means by which student’s progress is measured. It is a way for the teacher to know whether her students are learning or have learned what she is teaching.

Assessment in the classroom is an essential part of the learning process. It indicates how effectively a teacher has explained her goals and objectives to her students and how effectively her students have understood and met them. Without assessment, both the teacher and the student would not obtain a sense of fulfillment and pride in their efforts to teach and to learn.

As Director of Admissions, I rely on assessment to make decisions about whether to accept or reject a student applying for admission to our school. Grades on report cards, teacher, principal or guidance counselor evaluation forms and student portfolios are some types of assessment that I have encountered in my line of work. They are invaluable to my decision-making process and form a big part of admissions decisions in our school.