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continuous assessment

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noun

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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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

In Scotland, the National 4 qualification is based on continuous assessment, with each unit within the course marked as pass or fail.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2022

The National 4 qualification is based on continuous assessment, with each unit that makes up the course marked as pass or fail.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2022

In December last year, the International Council of Education Advisers recommended scrapping "out of date" high school examinations and replacing them with continuous assessment.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2021

Does that mean continuous assessment of teacher practice?

From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2012

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