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Feedback vs Evaluation

Feedback and evaluation may sound similar, but they serve different purposes


Evaluation is a judgment—it assigns a grade or score. It tells learners where they stand but doesn’t necessarily tell them how to move forward.


Feedback is information for improvement. It highlights strengths, gaps, and guides the learner toward better performance.


Evaluation helps novice learners understand where to focus their efforts, but feedback is a better tool for improving performance. There is a time and place for both, and the learning space feels more comfortable if you are transparent about which you are using and when.

 
 
 

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