Learning and Performance Assessment: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Elements that define competency-based education are provided, and followed by a history and evolution of this educational philosophy that has become increasingly attractive and necessary to both institutions and learners. Authentic assessment is introduced as the heart of competency-based education …

This chapter aims to address assessment in the modern age in terms of its importance, challenges and solutions by examining the views of 1,423 users at UK test centres following their recent experience of using two systems which employ computer-based assessment (CBA) and computer-assisted assessment…

Competency-based Assessment (CBA) is the measurement of student’s competency against a standard of performance. It is a process of collecting evidences to analyze student’s progress and achievement. In higher education, Competency-based Assessment puts the focus on learning outcomes to constantly im…