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Assessment is a useful tool that involves collecting, analyzing and interpreting information about students' progress in relation to learning objectives. The main objective is to obtain valuable information about the performance and development of students, as well as the effectiveness of the teaching methods used.

Assessment not only helps in measuring the knowledge acquired by students, but also in understanding how they learn, their strengths and weaknesses, and how teaching methods can be improved to better meet their individual needs. Ultimately, evaluation in pedagogy seeks to improve the educational process.

Jorba, J., & Sanmartí, N. (1993). The pedagogical function of evaluation. Educational innovation classroom,20(7), 24-27. JORBA_Y_SANMARTI_la_funcion_pedag_de_la_eval_2-libre.pdf (d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net)

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"Evaluation is the process of gathering and interpreting evidence to make judgments about the quality, effectiveness, or value of educational programs, products, services, processes, or outcomes." (Adapted from Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation, 2011)

Evaluation can occur at various stages, such as before, during, and after the implementation of an initiative, and it aims to provide feedback for improvement, inform decision-making, and determine the extent to which objectives or goals have been achieved.

Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation. (2011). The program evaluation standards: A guide for evaluators and evaluation users (3rd ed.). Sage Publications.

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Evaluation: Understanding the essence

Evaluation is more than assigning a rating; it is a process that helps us understand the essence of what we are evaluating. It is like a compass that guides us towards improvement and excellence. It is not just about making a judgment, but about assessing in depth, reflecting on what we have done and how we can evolve from it. Evaluation invites us to look beyond the obvious, to unravel the key aspects that define quality and progress. Ultimately, it is a catalyst for personal and professional growth, a path to self-reflection and continuous improvement.

Drucker, P.F. (1954) The Practice of Management. Harper & Row, New York. - References - Scientific Research Publishing. (n.d.). https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=1197362

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Assessment is a way to learn more about how well a variety of topics might fit each person's needs. There are different types of assessments that focus on specific areas, such as abilities, interests or values, we can also say that assessment involves using empirical data about student learning to refine programs and improve student learning. In this process, information must be defined, selected, designed, collected, analyzed, interpreted and used to increase the learning and development of students to ultimately culminate when the results of the evaluation are used to improve subsequent learning, all of this involves evaluation.

Nsw government, (2022). Assessment of leatning. https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/professional-learning/teacher-quality-and-accreditation/strong-start-great-teachers/refining-practice/aspects-of-assessment/assessment-of-learning

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Evaluation is a systematic and reflective process that allows information to be collected, analyzed and assessed the performance, progress or results of an individual, a group or a situation in order to make informed decisions and improve performance or quality. It is a fundamental tool in various areas, from education and health to business management and social development. Through the evaluation, strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement are identified, which facilitates decision-making aimed at optimizing resources, correcting deviations and achieving established objectives. Furthermore, the evaluation is not limited only to the measurement of final results, but also involves continuous monitoring and feedback processes, allowing adjustments and adaptations in real time to guarantee the effectiveness and relevance of the actions undertaken.

Rodríguez, M. (2019). Program evaluation: principles, methods and techniques.