tarting from, others guide learning as it happens, and others summarise progress at the end. In English language teaching, understanding these differences helps teachers design assessments that genuinely support learning rather than simply record it.
In this lesson, you’ll explore five core types of assessment — diagnostic, formative, summative, performance-based,and self/peer assessment — and see how each one plays a unique role in supporting student growth.
By the end, you’ll be able to:
- Match assessment types to specific teaching goals.
- Identify how each type contributes to a balanced assessment system.
- Design tasks that promote feedback, reflection, and authentic language use.
This section sets the foundation for designing assessment systems that are purposeful, fair, and aligned with learning outcomes.
Watch the video below and then take the lesson quiz.
