A discourse on the innovative assessment techniques for valid assessment in educational institutions in Nigeria.

Abstract

Educational assessment has been regarded as part and parcel of teaching and learning right from the time formal education came to existence. There will never be attainment of objectives and goals in education in the absence of assessment in education. This paper reviewed some innovative assessment techniques that can be used to ensure valid assessment of teaching and learning activities in the institution of learning. It also discussed efficacy of Computer-based test as an innovative technique and finally rounded-off with some examples of CATs developed by which contains techniques used in the assessment of classroom instruction. The paper concluded that if these assessment techniques are patronized and judiciously utilized by teachers, there will be improvement in the quality of teaching and learning in schools and assessment will become more valid which by extension will improve the quality of education.