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continuous assessment

British  

noun

  1. the assessment of a pupil's progress throughout a course of study rather than exclusively by examination at the end of it

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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They also argue that as there is continuous assessment it will reduce cheating in exams, which has been a massive problem for the government.

From BBC Oct. 10, 2022

Many of the students instead favoured "a system of continuous assessment, including practical work and presentations as well as written tests."

From BBC Aug. 9, 2022

The decision to scrap the final exams for National 5 students, which are usually taken by 15 and 16-year-olds, means their grades will be decided by continuous assessment throughout the year.

From BBC Oct. 7, 2020

She has been under continuous assessment and will have to sit final exams before becoming Portsmouth's district commander for real.

From BBC Sep. 25, 2017

Does that mean continuous assessment of teacher practice?

From New York Times Feb. 15, 2012

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