What is the difference between instruction and assessment?

What is the difference between instruction and assessment?

Instruction refers to the methods and strategies used to teach students, while assessment is the process of evaluating their learning.

Can you give me examples of each?

Sure! An example of instruction is a teacher using group activities to teach a concept. An assessment example is a quiz to measure understanding.

Why is it important to differentiate between the two?

Differentiating helps educators tailor their teaching methods and evaluations to meet diverse student needs, enhancing learning outcomes.

How can I apply this in my classroom?

You can apply this by using varied instructional strategies and aligning assessments to those strategies to better gauge student understanding.