What does a pre-post performance-based assessment measure?

A pre-post performance-based assessment measures learning over time, particularly in terms of skill acquisition. This type of assessment involves evaluating a learner's skills or knowledge at two different points in time: before instruction begins (pre-assessment) and after a period of instruction (post-assessment).

The key focus of this assessment is to understand how much a student has gained in their knowledge or skills due to the educational interventions provided. By comparing the results from the two assessments, educators can determine the effectiveness of their teaching methods and adapt their instruction accordingly to meet diverse learning needs.

While final performance at the end of the school year, comparative performance to peers, and overall classroom participation provide valuable information in different contexts, they do not specifically indicate growth or the progress a student has made over time in terms of their abilities or knowledge as measured by the pre-post assessments. Thus, the primary aim of a pre-post performance-based assessment is to highlight changes in learning related to skill acquisition.