The main purpose of assessment should be

Options

A. to measure the achievement of learners
B. to decide if a student should be promoted to the next class
C. to diagnose and remedy gaps in learning
D. to point out the errors of the learners

Answer

C

Explanation

The main purpose of assessment should be to diagnose and remedy gaps in learning. The purpose of assessment is to gather relevant information about student performance or progress, or to determine student interests to make judgments about their learning process. ... Students generally complete a summative assessment after completing the study of a topic.