continuous assessment

British

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

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

Does that mean continuous assessment of teacher practice?

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2012

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