Which one of the following is not a characteristic of “Assessment for Learning”?

Correct option is A

Solution: Correct Answer: (a) It is judgmental and hence evaluative.
Explanation:
“Assessment for Learning” (AfL) is not judgmental or evaluative in nature — rather, it is diagnostic and developmental.
Its main aim is to support and enhance learning by giving ongoing feedback to both teachers and learners.
Therefore, saying that it is “judgmental and evaluative” is incorrect — that describes Assessment of Learning, not Assessment for Learning.
Information Booster:
→Assessment for Learning (AfL) focuses on improving learning during the process of teaching, not after it.
→It involves continuous and formative feedback so that students can understand what they have learned and where they need to improve.
→Teacher’s use the insights from AfL to adjust their teaching strategies and provide additional support where required.
→AfL encourages student participation, reflection, and self-assessment, helping learners become more responsible and active in their own learning journey.
Additional Knowledge:
Assessment of Learning → Summative, judgmental, used for grading.
Assessment for Learning → Formative, developmental, used for improvement.
Examples:
→Peer and self-assessment
→Teacher’s constructive feedback
→Questioning and classroom discussions to check understanding