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DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

1.	Explain what is diagnostic assessment Diagnostic assessment is an evaluation of a learner's skills, strengths and weaknesses. This is carried out with the tutor in either an individual or group setting. It includes basic measures of reading comprehension, writing, and mathematics using tests endorsed by the school or school district.

Self-assessment is a form of diagnostic assessment which involves students assessing themselves. Forward-looking assessment asks those being assessed to consider themselves in hypothetical future situations.

Diagnostic tasting is usually done at the beginning of a semester or as new students enters a class. It can also be done

2.	Explain 2 ways by which such an assessment can help the instructor The assessment results provide: 	Important insights into the student's current skills in math, reading, and writing. It gives a thorough indication of not only which level an individual needs to be placed within for each subject but also which specific areas of work they need to improve on.

	Measures a student's current knowledge and skills for the purpose of identifying a suitable program of learning.