THE KINDS OF ASSESSMENT AND THEIR USAGE IN EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Abstract

The article reveals the peculiarity of assessment in current context – education. A major concern with the use of educational assessments is the overall validity, accuracy, and fairness when it comes to assessing English language learners. Consequently, it would in many cases be inaccurate and inappropriate to draw conclusions from students’ normative scores. Research shows that the majority of schools do not appropriately modify assessments in order to accommodate students from unique cultural backgrounds.