A method for supporting learning by inferring a learners progress in a subject, or their degree of content mastery, through the interpretation of data collected from the learner and compared to predetermined standards. This can be gathered through a variety of methods including direct observation, discussions with the learner, constructed papers, or exams. Assessments should only measure knowledge or skills of the learner and not reflect factors unrelated to content mastery, such as attendance or behavior. 

While there are multiple types of assessment, this course utilizes formative and summative assessments, with the main focus on formative. 

Formative Assessment occurs throughout instruction and provides valuable information to both the instructor and the learner. This can reflect areas where the instructor may need to adjust instruction or focus their attention. Or, reflect the learners progress, level of mastery, areas of strength and areas requiring more attention. This information is communicated to the learner through feedback, either immediate or delayed, from the instructor or peers. 

This training module utilizes observations of the learners during instruction, activities and review exercises, planned or spontaneous Q&A, learner feedback and self-evaluation. Throughout training the learner will have the opportunity to review and re-assess any of the covered content, up to and including the final presentation, which serves as the summative assessment for the module. 

The feedback gained from the final presentation can be utilized to guide the learners review of the content and they will have the opportunity to redo the final assessment as many times as needed.