IMPROVE STUDENTS OUTCOMES Improve Students Outcomes Improve Students OutcomesThe reasons why we assess vary considerably across many groups of people within the educational community.Who Needs To Assess? Purposes of AssessmentPolicymakers use assessment to: Set standards Focus on goals Monitor the quality of education Reward/sanction various practices Formulate policiesDirect resources including personnel and money * Determine effects of testsAdministrators and school Monitor program effectiveness planners use assessment to:Identify program strengths and weaknessesDesignate program priorities Assess alternatives Plan and improve programsTeachers and administrators Make grouping decisions use assessment to: Perform individual diagnosis and prescription Monitor student progress * Carry out curriculum evaluation and ...