Which among the following is the main objective of assessment?
ATo collect information systematically to judge students' characteristics ✓ Correct
BTo find out the weaknesses of the teaching-learning system
CTo relate various collected information about students
DTo obtain data about learning difficulties
Correct answer: (A) To collect information systematically to judge students' characteristics
Explanation
The main objective of assessment is to collect information systematically to judge students' characteristics.
Assessment is a planned, ongoing gathering of evidence about learning.
Finding weaknesses of the teaching-learning system is one use, not the primary objective.
Relating various collected information is a later step of interpretation, not the main aim.
Obtaining data about learning difficulties is a narrower, diagnostic-specific purpose.
Assessment gathers evidence, while evaluation adds value judgement to that evidence.
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