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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

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National 4s rely on continuous assessment rather than exams at the end of the course.

From BBC • May 11, 2023

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