So what is it then? Do we finally Assess or Evaluate?

What is the difference between assessment and evaluation?

FIVE PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

1. Practicality refers to the test being reasonable in terms of timeframe completion and evaluation, and procedurally glitch free.
2. Reliability refers to every student receiving equal exam quality conditions such as, the exam sheet format correctly printed, logistics are at optimal conditions, procedures and rubrics are clearly understood.
3. Validity refers to the content being assessed in regards to it reflecting the proposed learning objectives.
4. Authenticity refers to the exam assimilating real-life tasks or problem solving.
5. Feedback refers to providing appropriate follow up on the test taker’s performance

Brown, H. D., & Abeywickrama, P. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. New York: Longman.