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Traditional assessment relies on high-stakes exams to evaluate student learning, emphasizing rote memorization but often causing stress and lacking timely feedback. Continuous assessment offers a more holistic approach through ongoing evaluations, fostering a growth mindset and providing regular feedback, though it may increase workload and grading inconsistency. A balanced use of both methods could enhance student evaluation and support learning while ensuring accountability.

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Assessments

Traditional assessment relies on high-stakes exams to evaluate student learning, emphasizing rote memorization but often causing stress and lacking timely feedback. Continuous assessment offers a more holistic approach through ongoing evaluations, fostering a growth mindset and providing regular feedback, though it may increase workload and grading inconsistency. A balanced use of both methods could enhance student evaluation and support learning while ensuring accountability.

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Traditional assessment and continuous assessment represent two distinct approaches to

evaluating student learning and progress. Traditional assessment typically culminates in high-

stakes examinations, such as final exams or standardized tests, which often serve as the sole

measure of a student's understanding and mastery of course material. This method tends to

emphasize rote memorization and the ability to perform under pressure, often resulting in a

narrow focus on specific content areas. One significant advantage of traditional assessments is

their ability to provide a clear, standardized measure of student performance, which can be useful

for comparing results across different students or educational institutions. However, the

disadvantages are notable; these assessments can induce significant stress, may not accurately

reflect a student's overall abilities or learning journey, and often fail to provide timely feedback

that could help students improve

In contrast, continuous assessment is an ongoing process that evaluates student progress

throughout a course. This approach often includes formative assessments, such as quizzes,

assignments, and class participation, which allow for regular feedback and support. The primary

advantage of continuous assessment is that it fosters a more holistic view of student learning,

enabling educators to identify and address learning gaps early on. This method encourages a

growth mindset, as students receive constructive feedback that helps them improve over time.

Additionally, continuous assessment can reduce the pressure associated with high-stakes testing,

as students are evaluated on a broader range of activities rather than a single exam performance.

However, continuous assessment can also present challenges, such as the potential for increased

workload for both students and teachers, and the risk of inconsistency in grading if not carefully

managed
In conclusion, both traditional and continuous assessments have their respective values and

drawbacks. Traditional assessments provide a standardized measure of performance but can be

stressful and limiting. Continuous assessments promote ongoing learning and improvement but

may require more effort to implement effectively. Balancing both methods could lead to a more

comprehensive evaluation system that supports student learning while maintaining accountability

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