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<assessment>

Date:

27/02/2025
Modified:

21/05/2026
Category:

Elements

The <assessment> element is used as a container to define an assessment, for example in a school workbook. See Assessments for more detailed information.

Children elements

Element	Explanation	Required
`<title>`	Contains the title of the exercise.	Yes
`<input>`	See input.	No
`<indicators>`	See indicators.	No

Attributes

Name	Explanation	Required
`type`	Choose the value that best describes the type of assessment. `practice`. A practice assessment helps learners reinforce knowledge or skills through repetition and application without necessarily being formally graded. `diagnostic`. A diagnostic assessment identifies a learner’s prior knowledge, strengths, and learning gaps before or at the start of instruction. `formative`. A formative assessment monitors learning progress and provides feedback during the learning process. `summative`. A summative assessment evaluates what a learner has achieved at the end of a lesson, unit, course, or learning period. `quiz`. A quiz is a short assessment that checks understanding of a limited topic or recently covered material. `exam`. An exam is a formal assessment that evaluates knowledge, skills, or competence over a larger body of content. `survey`. A survey collects learners’ opinions, experiences, preferences, or self-reported information. `portfolio`. A portfolio assessment evaluates a collection of learner work that demonstrates progress, achievement, or competence over time. `other`. The `other` type is used for assessments that do not clearly fit any of the predefined categories.	No

Date:

27/02/2025
Modified:

21/05/2026
Category:

Elements