In the era of personalised learning,
Assessments are almost always replete with measurements, whether they are used to test knowledge, competency, or the aptitude of an individual. Putting a numerical value is a credible and convenient way of gauging students’ learning progress and doing a comparative analysis among them.
However, the efficacy of assessments itself remains ambiguous. The same test papers are designed for all students in a particular class; it fails to take into account the varying needs and capabilities of each. Therefore, an above average student might get bored attempting questions too easy for him, or a student who is lagging behind, might become frustrated attempting questions too…