Question

What is the primary question that 'Measurement' in education aims to answer?

• A. How good is it?
• B. What should be done next?
• C. How much? or How many?
• D. What does it mean?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. How much? or How many?

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION

• Measurement and evaluation are distinct but interconnected processes that are fundamental to effective teaching and learning. 

• Measurement is the process of assigning numerical values or scores to the characteristics or attributes of students' performance, knowledge, skills, or behaviors.

• It provides quantitative data using standardized scales or tools.

• Measurement  answers the question, "How much?" or "How many?"

• Measurement  is predominantly objective, aiming to provide factual information.

• Measurement Test scores (e.g., a student scored 85 out of 100), completion rates, attendance figures, IQ scores, etc..