What type of assessments focuses on a child’s classroom performance?

The focus of instructional assessments is specifically directed towards evaluating a child's performance in the classroom setting. These assessments are designed to gather data on how well students are absorbing the material being taught and can include various forms of testing such as quizzes, standardized tests used in instructional contexts, formative assessments, and observations that help to inform both teaching practices and individual student learning needs.

Instructional assessments can provide real-time feedback to educators, allowing them to adapt their teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of their students effectively. This engagement directly relates to classroom dynamics, participation, understanding of the curriculum, and overall academic achievements.

In contrast, standardized assessments are structured tests used to compare performance against a national average, which may not directly reflect a child's day-to-day classroom performance. Parent-completed assessments rely on input from parents about their child's behavior and skills outside of the academic context. Developmental assessments are more focused on milestones in a child's growth across various domains, such as motor skills and cognitive development, rather than specific academic performance in a classroom.