What is the purpose of assessment?

• A. Meaningful feedback
• B. Measure instruction tailored to the individual needs of students
• C. Evaluate progress
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Assessment serves multiple purposes in teaching. It provides meaningful feedback to students, helping them understand what they did well and where to improve. It informs instruction by revealing each learner’s strengths and gaps, allowing teachers to adjust content, pacing, and supports. It also measures progress over time, offering a record of growth and a basis for communicating with students and families. When these roles are all considered together, assessment becomes a comprehensive tool for supporting learning, which is why all of these purposes are included.