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Understanding what and how well students have learned happens through assessment. This vital process gives everyone involved - from teachers to students themselves - clear insights into learning progress, creating opportunities to have meaningful conversations and map out the next steps in the learning journey.

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General Benefits of Self-Assessment

Promotes accountability and ownership of one's learning or performance.

Enhances self-awareness, which is essential for personal and professional development.

Motivates goal-setting by identifying specific areas to improve.

General Pitfalls of Self-Assessment

Self-assessment may lack objectivity due to inherent biases, such as being overly critical or lenient.

It requires honesty and self-discipline, which can be challenging to maintain consistently.

Without external feedback, self-assessment alone may not accurately reflect true performance or progress.