Given below are two statements, an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Assertion A is true: ipsative assessment compares a student's current performance with their own previous performance.

Reason R is also true: this self-referenced comparison can improve motivation and self-confidence.

However, R is not the correct explanation of A, as it states an effect of ipsative assessment rather than defining what it is.

Ipsative assessment is self-referenced, unlike norm-referenced or criterion-referenced assessment.

Norm-referenced assessment compares a student against peers, and criterion-referenced against fixed standards.

Because it charts personal progress, ipsative assessment suits growth-focused feedback.