The process used to determine if a child has a disability and if special education is needed. The evaluation looks at how the child learns, the kinds of instruction that would be successful and the kinds of instruction that have been tried and have not resulted in success.
A periodic assessment of the efficiency, effectiveness, impact, sustainability and relevance of a project in the context of stated objectives. It is usually un-dertaken as an independent examination of the background, objectives, Results, Activities and Means deployed, with a view to drawing lessons that may guide future decision-making.
Includes qualitative and quantitative activities that offer an independent, impartial assessment about what changes actually occurred and the extent to which agreed-upon outcomes were achieved. It provides judgments about the process by which those results were obtained.
A process conducted by mental health professionals which results in an opinion about a child's mental or emotional capacity, and may include recommendations about treatment or placement. See Assessment.
An evaluation considers all the factors that influence the learning process such as curriculum objectives, programme design, materials, methodology, student and teacher interests, and expertise.
The periodic measurement of the outcomes and ultimately the impact of a program. Evaluation asks: "What have we achieved?" Frequently evaluation uses program monitoring data, but it also involves a specific and often independent program of research.
is when the school district gathers information to determine if your child has a disability that interferes with his learning, if they need specially designed instruction, and to identify their educational needs.
a collecting and bringing together of information about a child's learning needs, which may include social, psychological. and educational assessments used to determine need for special services; a process using observation, testing, and test analysis to determine an individual's strengths and weaknesses to plan his or her educational services. Parental consent for initial evaluation must be obtained for this process
the full process for checking how far objectives, as stated in development plans and policy documents, have been achieved. Evaluation provides judgements about the quality of provision in a systematic way through an analysis of evidence. Evaluation checks whether the initial objectives remain appropriate.
An assessment of value or as in the determination of value.
Process of collecting and analyzing data on various aspects of a program, usually for the purpose of program planning and goal setting, securing funding, improving processes and outcomes and allocating resources. Includes formative and summative evaluation
The systematic collection and analysis of information on the performance of a policy, program or initiative to make judgements about relevance, progress or success and cost-effectiveness and/or to inform future programming decisions about design and implementation.
Systematic investigation of the worth, value, merit, or quality of an object. Assessment of the operation or the outcomes of a program or policy, compared to a set of explicit or implicit standards, as a means of contributing to its improvement. The criteria for evaluation may include relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. (See also ‘Monitoring'.)
An in-depth study which takes place at a discrete point in time, and in which recognised research procedures are used in a systematic and analytically defensible fashion to form a judgement on the value of an intervention.
The process of collecting and analysing information at regular intervals about the effectiveness and impact of the programme.
Systematic investigation of the worth or merit of a student's performance in relation to a set of learner expectations or standards of performance.
a systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer basic questions about your program.
The examination of the entire decision-making process with a view to improving it.
A review of assessments and other information, collected from a variety of sources, used to determine a child's eligibility for, and dismissal from, special education services. Evaluation also determines what kinds of supports and services a child will receive.
Process whereby a teachers, a group of students, or the institution, ascertain, on the basis of their own perceptions of the experience, the overall quality of a study programme, a particular course or a teacher; generally part of a formative process aimed at improving standards. It may be carried out by a questionnaire or by interviews.
An assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes at the end of a given period of time. Evaluation is primarily the responsibility of the Corporation and will be conducted by the Corporation with the cooperation of State Commissions and programs. Evaluation should not be confused with program's internal evaluation and monitoring responsibilities.
The process of examining an individual to determine the extent to which specified behaviors and symptoms are present.
Evaluation is the summarization of the measures obtained by assessment in order to determine the overall effectiveness of a program. The most useful distinction is between normative evaluation and causal evaluation.
execution of an expression to produce its outcome.
A systematic way of measuring performance against objectives.
Systematic assessment or appraisal of existing hygiene practices focusing on what they are and why they are practiced.
Identifying a person's skills, strengths, and weaknesses.
A systematic process which assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of certain activities and offers a value judgment of their value in terms of some criteria (such as goals and objectives). (McClure, "Measurement and evaluation." In American Library Association Yearbook, vol. 9, 1984. As quoted in Morgan, p 4.) The process of identifying and collecting data about an organization or its specific programs, operations, and/or services. (Hernon & Altman, "Service Quality in Academic Libraries", p.15)
Process of assessing work completed by an individual, group, or institution with the aim of determining whether the individual, group, or institution has meet predetermined standards.
In Family Connection evaluation is a systematic process used to collect information and provide answers to important questions posed by collaboratives about collaborative development; the strategies, program and activities in the community strategic plan; and the systems changes resulting from plan implementation.
Means the process of determining the significance and worth of a Project or Program by appraisal of whether everything that was planned to occur during a Project or Program has been accomplished and measuring the conservation merit achieved by the Project or Program; capturing knowledge from the Project or Program.
a time-bound exercise that attempts to assess systematically and objectively the relevance, performance and success of ongoing and completed programmes and projects.
Lisp's process of determining the value of an object and returning that value.
encompasses activities that enable judgment of the worth or merit of an evaluation object such as programs, policies, organizations, products, or individuals - the process of asking good questions, gathering information to answer them and making decisions based on those answers.
The process of using collected data (assessments) to make decisions about future student learning.
a process using evidence to assess how well a project or service is doing. Projects and services are evaluated on how appropriate, effective, efficient and economical they are.
This the word used when a project or a programme is assessed. This may include how money has been spent, how effective the programme has been at achieving its aims and what lessons need to be learned for the future. All Newcastle New Deal for Communities' projects are evaluated to make sure they are achieving what they set out to do.
The process used by a Safety or Health Professional to determine the extent of hazard presented by the use of a toxic material. It often involves taking air samples to determine total dose.
The way of determining the extent to which the process or product was successful or valuable related to student learning.
a careful examination of a child's skills, strengths and weak areas to determine current levels of functioning
a careful look by a team of teachers and specialists at a child's abilities, strengths and weaknesses
a determination of quality, but this is only meaningful within some context
a determination or judgement about the value or "goodness" of a statement or action by another person
a discussion of the strengths and weakness of a subject or point
a judgement based on criteria
a statement that helps you determine whether or not you reached a goal
a test that may be given after the completion of instruction of a specific subject area that will indicate how much the child has learned over an extended period of time
The systematic collection of evidence to determine whether in fact certain changes are taking place in the learners as well as to determine the amount or degree of change in individual students.
Uses research methods to assess and improve services, organisations and programmes.
A systematic, and objective review of the work (or a part of the work) of the organization, measured against a set of indicators or performance measures, enabling an organization to make decisions about future directions.
(as applied to children from birth through two years of age) the procedures used to determine if a child is eligible for early intervention services; ( as applied to preschool and school aged children ) the procedures used to determine whether a child has a disability and the nature and extent of the special education and related services the child needs.
A process by which progress against agreed objectives is assessed and the impact of the programme examined.
The plan for determining if the objectives and performance outcomes of the grant proposal are met along with the methods for achieving those outcomes.
systematic application of scientific and statistical procedures for measuring program conceptualization, design, implementation, and utility; making comparisons based on these measurements; and the use of the resulting information to optimize program outcomes.
Measures to decide if your child qualifies for special education. It is also measures to decide the kind and amount of services your child needs. The measures may be testing, observing, or talking to people who work with the child.
Any systematic method used to assess the effectiveness of a content strategy, such as eLearning for example.
Collection, analysis and reporting of information for decision making or to guide progress.
Using monitoring data and other information to make judgements on how your project is doing.
A series of procedures designed to provide information about a child's suspected disability; the nature and extent of the problems which are or will be adversely affecting his/her educational development; and the type of intervention and assistance needed to alleviate these problems.
The systematic process of determining the worth of a person, product, or program. Includes the planning and implementation procedures to measure various dimensions of program success and impact. Provides information for further action.
Determination by careful appraisal of the profitability and quality of a technology transferred, the appropriateness of the technology to a local situation, and other results of a project or program. The term is used to denote one of the five basic stages of technology transfer as defined in this Report.
Process evaluation assesses the way an activity or strategy was run, and the extent to which it was implemented as planned. This includes: Program reach - is the activity reaching the target group? Participant satisfaction - are participants satisfied with the activity? Program activities - has the activity been successfully implemented? Performance of materials and other components - are the materials and components of the activity of good quality? Ongoing quality improvement - what can be changed to improve the quality of the activity? Impact evaluation measures the short term effects of the health promotion program and is concerned with whether the objectives were achieved. It measures any changes in behaviour, environment, health knowledge, social lifestyle or risk factors that were identified in the objectives. Outcome evaluation measures the long-term effects of a program and is concerned with assessing if there was any overall change in health status. Outcome evaluation evaluates whether the program has achieved its goals. For more info: Evaluation
A systematic determination of the extent to which an entity meets its specified criteria.
A systematic (and as objective as possible) examination of a planned, ongoing or completed project. It aims to answer specific management questions and to judge the overall value of an endeavour and supply lessons learned to improve future actions, planning and decision-making. Evaluations commonly seek to determine the efficiency, effectiveness, impact, sustainability and the relevance of the project or organisation's objectives. An evaluation should provide information that is credible and useful, offering concrete lessons learned to help partners and funding agencies make decisions.
the procedures used to determine the child's current level of functioning.
Collection and processing of information and data to determine how well a design meets the requirements and to provide direction for improvements.
Assesses the effectiveness of a program in achieving its goals and/or objectives, uses methods to determine whether program outcomes can be attributed to the program or other factors, and aims at program improvement through modification of program operation and/or design.
Evaluation is the process of gathering, measuring, interpreting and using information to make educational decisions or judgements. The term 'evaluation' is usually used to describe a reasoned judgement about the effectiveness of a learning sequence or a program.
A process for measuring discrete elements or the overall success of learning events, including such elements as learner satisfaction, benefits, results or outcomes, learning achievement, and impact.
Gathering information to determine the effectiveness of an intervention. Information collected is analysed to determine causality. Types of evaluation include: process evaluation, aimed at assessing strategies and improving and refining the intervention impact evaluation, aimed at assessing achievement of stated objectives outcome evaluation, aimed at assessing achievement of the overall, longer term aim or goal of the intervention.
The process by which an evaluator considers the behaviors of a teacher observed in the classroom and behaviors determined by consensus in this district to be indicators of professional proficiency to determine an overall rating of that teacher.
Any method of gathering information about the impact or effectiveness of a learning event. Results of the measurements can be used to improve the offering, measures if the learning objectives have been achieved, and determines if the offering has been of value to the organization.
A review, following the identification of an anomaly, to determine whether the anomaly meets specified acceptance criteria.
The method(s) to be used in determining and measuring whether or not your project has produced its projected outcome(s).
The process of assessing whether something, eg a project, has been effective or not. A comprehensive evaluation might use a range of agreed quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure progress. It might also compare the project against other similar ones or other agreed benchmark
the systematic analysis of processes, results, and impacts of a program, activity or policy in order to judge its worth. Evaluation may also address the extent to which a program or an institution continues to serve a useful purpose and operates efficiently. (See In-depth Evaluation and Institutional Evaluation)
The process of determining the merit, worth, or value of a product or process.
a judgement made about the quality of a course or a staff member's performance. Seeking feedback helps determine the extent to which objectives have been reached
The outcome of measurement after value has been added. Combines our measures with other information to establish the desirability and importance of what we have observed.
Process of reviewing the results of data collection and analysis (i.e., assessment) and making a determination of the value of findings and action to be taken. Evaluation and assessment are often confused, but assessment precedes evaluation.
A process that attempts to determine as systematically and objectively as possible the relevance, effectiveness, and impact of activities in the light of their objectives.
Assessment of previous post-secondary education for possible transfer credit toward an AU program.
Any activity that assesses the success or otherwise of actions or policies, mostly for the public sector. The difference between evaluation and research is that evaluation can use research methods, and one use of research is for evaluation. If research is a cup, evaluation is the saucer that it sits on (does that make sense?).
The process or results of an assessment or appraisal in relation to stated objectives, standards, or criteria; in vocational education and training, may be applied to organisations, programs, policies, courses, etc.
Assessing how well a plan or project has gone, once it has been completed.
A systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer basic questions about a project. Evaluation helps to identify project impact on the target audience.
The systematic collection of information about the activities, characteristics, and outcomes of programs to make judgments about the program, improve program effectiveness, and/or inform decisions about future program development.
The process of gathering information in order to make good decisions. It is broader than testing, and includes both subjective (opinion) input and objective (fact) input. Evaluation can take many forms including memorization tests, portfolio assessment, and self-reflection. There are at least six major reasons for evaluating training, each requiring a different type of evaluation: Improve the instruction (formative evaluation) Promote individual growth and self-evaluation (evaluation by both trainer and learner) Assess the degree of demonstrated achievement (summative evaluation attained by the teacher) Diagnose future learning needs (of both trainer and learner) Enhance one's sense of merit or worth (learner) Identify or clarify desired behaviors (trainer).
having professionals trained in different areas (e.g., a speech pathologist and a physical therapist) use tests to identify your child's eligibility for the Birth to Three System as well as his or her abilities and needs
The process of judging the quality, value or worth of a program or student performance based upon established criteria, using the data gathered in assessment.
the assessment of the performance of a product against its original specification.
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The process by which proposals are retained with a view to selection as projects, or are not retained. Evaluation procedures are fully transparent and published in the Evaluation Manual. Evaluation is conducted through the application of published Evaluation Criteria.
assessment against a standard. evaluations can assess both the process (of establishing a programme to deliver an outcome) and outcomes (ultimate objectives).
assessment of an IT product or system against defined security functional and assurance criteria, performed by a combination of testing and analytic techniques.
The use of assessment tools, such as tests and observations to measure a person's developmental level and individual skills, or to identify a possible difficulty.
Systematic investigation of the worth or merit of an object; e.g., a program, project, or instructional material.
is the assessment of the value of a project, piece of work, or service. Its purpose is to help an organisation decide whether it is achieving what it wants to and if it needs to do anything differently in the future.
is the process of determining whether your plan is effective, using performance measures to see if the organisation is actually achieving its objectives.
A formal assessment of the effectiveness of a program or project operation.
assessment of performance according to agreed upon measures
To measure or assess success of how well a project, service or organisation has performed against what was planned, with the effectiveness of outcomes taking into account quality, user satisfaction etc. Local Compacts should be evaluated regularly.
The evaluation of an expression is the process by which the value of the expression is computed. This process occurs during program execution.
A process of gathering and analyzing information for the purpose of determining whether a program is carrying out the activities that it had planned and the extent to which the program is achieving its stated objectives (through these activities). The evaluation is used as a tool to learn how the program is most effective and/or what modifications should be made to improve services.
The participants' - and sometimes trainers' - assessment of the training course covering all aspects from catering and accommodation to course content and performance of the trainers.
Any systematic method for gathering informationn about the impact and effectiveness of a learning offereing. Results of the measurements can be used to improve the offering, determine whether the learning objectives have been achieved, and assess the value of the offering to the organization.
A summative appraisal of learning intended to provide a final judgment of the quality of learning. Evaluation is the culmination of the formative assessment process. Formative Assessment: In progress assessment; feedback loops between teacher and students intended to improve teaching and learning along the way, and thereby also improving the quality of the end outcome. This includes student and teacher self-assessment. Learning Activities: The specific design and implementation of learning opportunities (inquiry, exploration, discovery, listening, observation, reading, writing, planning, discussion, practice, experimentation...) that lead to the desired learning outcomes.
an appraisal to determine whether or not production processes & quality assurance programs are capable of producing a quality product or providing a quality service and generating evidence that supports decisions of acceptability.
(1) In records disposition, the process of assessing the value of records to recommend or determine their retention periods, making the records either temporary or permanent. See also APPRAISAL.(2) The inspection, audit, or review of records management programs, either by the agency or by NARA and/or GSA, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Finding out skills, strengths, and weaknesses of a child.
The systematic and objective assessment of an on-going or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of objectives, development efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability (DAC).
COBUILD] Evaluation is a decision about significance, valua, or quality of something, based on careful study of its good and bad features. [Common Criteria] Assessment of a PP [Protection Profile], an ST [Security Target] or a TOE [Target of Evaluation], against defined criteria.
the systematic investigation of the value and impact of an intervention or program
Assessment methods used to measure the success of the grant project.
The school will evaluate its progress toward achieving the identified improvement plan outcomes. The evaluation should answer the following questions: a. How do we know we are making progress on implementing our improvement plan? b. How do we know we have achieved our improvement plan outcomes
Use of information from an outcome and performance measurement system to reevaluate outcome goals and objectives and to adjust priorities.
the process of making judgements about programmes and courses regarding performance against a set of standards and/or identification of aspects which could be improved.
The continuous process of measuring the impact of a PR campaign from start to finish.
the process of reviewing the land use plan and the periodic plan monitoring reports to determine whether the land use plan decisions and NEPA analysis are still valid and whether the plan is being implemented.
determines the worth or value of a course or program. Evaluations often use assessment data, along with other resources, to make decisions about revising, adopting, or rejecting a course or program.
A way of collecting information about a child's learning needs, strengths and interests.
When a teacher collects information about students’ performance and abilities. See assessment.
An assessment that includes a risk assessment, paint inspection, reevaluation, investigation, clearance examination, or lead hazard screen.
The systematic application of social research procedures for assessing the conceptualization, design, implementation and utility of health or social interventions.
An evaluation is the determination of the child's abilities and disabilities. This includes observations of the child, medical information, information provided by the parents, and testing by specialists. Testing may include health, vision, intelligence, hearing, communication and motor assessments.
The process of working out the value or worth of an item, action or process.
A means of measuring effectiveness or efficiency. An evaluation of a project assesses the degree to which the goals and objectives were met.
This describes an analysis that is done to determine the impact of workplace education programs. This is targeted at the program level as opposed to the individual level (where assessments of learning are done). In this website we use Kirkpatrick's system of evaluation which ranges from satisfaction with learning programs through to broader organizational impacts.
Appraisal, assessment of a project or programme.
an assessment at a point in time of the value, worth or impact of a project or program. Evaluations can be conducted at various points in a project or at the end of a project. Some of the purposes of evaluation include: to find out if clients' or community needs were met; to improve a project of program; to assess the outcomes or impacts of a program; to find out how a program is operating; to assess the efficiency or cost-effectiveness of a program; and to understand why a program does or does not work. While there are many forms of evaluation, two main approaches can be identified: 'open inquiry' and 'audit review'. The open inquiry approach aims to improve or change projects. It asks questions such as 'what's working, what's not working?', 'how could we improve things?', and 'what are the community's needs?' Methods such as focus groups and interviews are preferred. In contrast, the audit review approach involves measuring how well project objectives were met and the impacts of projects. It asks questions such as 'what did we set out to achieve?', and 'what are the signs that we have done this?'. Methods such as structured surveys are often preferred. ( back)
This term can be used in two contexts: To describe follow-up (i.e., evaluating treatment). The National Library of Medicine defines this term as "Studies determining the effectiveness or value of processes, personnel, and equipment." To describe the initial assessment which may include gathering of information through interview, observation, examination and use of specific tests that allow patients to be evaluated for the possibility of a condition. Besides physician evaluations, the professional assessments performed by nurses and other health care professionals may be captured through the use of this term.
Systematic application of scientific procedures for assessing conceptualization, design, implementation of research project.
A systematic, objective assessment of the appropriateness, effectiveness or efficiency of an intervention. Depending on the purpose of the evaluation and the stage of development of the relevant business, an evaluation may focus on more than one of these issues.
Decisions made about assessment findings; deciding about the value of programs/program outcomes; may involve recommendations for changes.
Evaluation, often used interchangeably with measurement and assessment, typically represents the various methods of measuring student learning, quality of programs, or performance at work.
The consideration of factors that influence the learning process such as syllabus objectives, course design, materials, methodology, teachers and assessment.
Source: NCURA Determination of the effectiveness or usefulness of a service or product for intended purposes. Usually also involves means of improving it and the discovery of unintended effects.
An assessment at one point in time that concentrates specifically on whether the objectives of a piece of work have been achieved and what impact has been made.
In-depth assessment of program effectiveness by means of rigorous scientific methods. This can include use of control groups and other techniques to determine what would have happened in the absence of the program.
Term often used interchangeably with assessment. However, in the context of services supported by the (American) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), evaluation refers to a procedure used to determine a child's eligibility for early intervention services.
the systematic process of determining the merit, value, and worth of someone (the evaluee, such as a teacher, student, or employee) or something (the evaluand, such as a product, program, policy, procedure, or process). See Assessment, Teacher Evaluation.
Is the assessment of how well a project/activity achieved its objectives. Ongoing evaluation (during project implementation) is referred to as 'review' and is linked closely with monitoring.
making judgments about the quality of student work using information about learning gathered through assessments. Good evaluations of learning are generally based on multiple sources of assessment information.
Both qualitative and quantitative descriptions of student behavior, plus value judgments concerning the desirability of that behavior. Using collected information (assessments) to make informed decisions about continued instruction, programs, and activities.
A final judgment of the quality or rank of a piece of student work. Also an effort to judge or rank student work in relation to some criteria. Contrast with "assessment."
The use of assessment findings (evidence/data) to judge program effectiveness; used as a basis for making decisions about program changes or improvement.
A series of tests and studies that help the doctor determine what treatment is best for you
A way of collection information about a student's special learning needs, strengths, and interests. It is used to help make decisions about whether a student is exceptional and eligible for Exceptional Student Education programs and services. It may include giving individual tests, observing the child, looking at records, and talking with the student and/or his parents.The term Evaluation is often used interchangeably with "assessment." However, in the context of services supported by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), evaluation refers to a procedure that is used to determine a child's eligibility for early intervention services.
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Evaluation has several distinguishing characteristics relating to focus, methodology, and function. Evaluation (1) assesses the effectiveness of an ongoing program in achieving its objectives, (2) relies on the standards of project design to distinguish a program's effects from those of other forces, and (3) aims at program improvement through a modification of current operations.
systematic collection and use of program information for multiple purposes, including monitoring, program improvement, outcome assessment, planning, and policy-making.
The procedures used by appropriate qualified personnel to determine a child's initial and continuing eligibility under this part, consistent with the definition of infants and toddlers with disabilities in §303.15, including determining the status of the child in each of the deve1opmenta1 areas.
Assessment of performance or projection.
Assessment of information a researcher finds and examination of his/her research process. See: Evaluating Information.
A process that aims to assess, systematically and objectively, the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of activities in the light of their objectives.
A set of research questions and methods geared to reviewing processes, activities and strategies for the purpose of improving them in order to achieve better results (see also research) The comparison of an object of interest with a standard of acceptability [G&K
Activities such as analysis and reflection which are undertaken to determine the merit, quality and value of the CRCAH at an organisational, program and project level
An assessment, after a project or programme has started, of the extent to which objectives have been achieved, how efficiently they have been achieved, and whether there are any lessons to be gained for the future.
determining a child's eligibility by gathering information specific to the child's development
Assessment of current snow stability.
An in-depth look at specific areas of a child's development to document age level skills OR a process of gathering information about a child, family, service provider, program, or service system.
A critical assessment of an information source.
Any method used to gather information about the impact or effectiveness of a learning event. Measurements might be used to improve the offering, determine if the learning objectives were achieved, or determine if the offering has been of value to the organization. feedback Interaction between the learner and the instructor or system. Feedback increases the quality of the learning experience. instructional designer (ID) An individual who, using systematic methodology and instructional theory, creates content for learning events.
A study of potential property uses, but not to determine its present value.
The third stage of critical thinking that involves assessing the quality of an argument.
Assessment of how relevant resources and capabilities are to generic strategies in generic internal assessment.
Investigation of the process and outcome of services being provided to the community.
The assessment of a project or event against its objectives; a judgement about the value of the achievements of the project. We do not evaluate users themselves unless they have articulated specific learning objectives - it may then be possible to evaluate whether their learning objectives have been met.
an assessment of the project's success in meeting its intended outcomes; usually includes a formative evaluation and summative evaluation (see formative and summative evaluation).
Process of interpreting our making judgements about assessment data to determine the extent of achievement of instructional objectives.
Any effort to use assessment evidence or performance measurements to improve organizational effectiveness. See also Assessment.
A process by which a strategy, issue, or relationship is studied and assessed in-depth.
The study of a patient to determine the cause and effect of an illness, the study of a set of facts to determine what the facts mean, or the study of a program to determine its effectiveness.
The process of collecting information about a student's learning needs through a series of individual tests, observations, and talks with the student, the family, and others. Also, the process of obtaining detailed information about an infant or toddler's developmental levels and needs for services. May also be called Assessment.
Systematic collection of information about an activity to enable stakeholders to better understand the activity, improve its implementation, and/or make decisions about future activities Innovation Network Evaluation Workbook p 1Source web site
the process in determining if an item or activity meets its specified criteria
The process of examining a system or system component to determine the extent to which specified properties are present.
The process of judging and interpreting the information gathered through the assessment process and assigning a grade.
Comparing performance to standards or benchmarks. While evaluation is sometimes uses as a synonym to assessment, assessment typically refers to individual performance, whereas evaluation is focused on a local partnership's overall progress. Evaluations of this sort can be formative (while the initiative is in progress) or final (once certain long-term goals have been reached).
Evaluation is the assessment for conformance with a preestablished metric, criteria, or standard.
A series of tests administered by one or more testers that determines the source of a reading difficulty and outlines effective strategies for remediation.
n. The determination, by a program, of the value of an expression or the action that a program statement specifies. Evaluation can take place at compile time or at run time.
Qualitative assessment of registration dossiers.
