Why Shall I Assess Myself ?

Self Assessment in education

Self assessment in education involves a process where students can make judgement or becritique of self knowledge and self understanding . After studying a particularsubject or topic or preparing for a whole year, few obvious questions in student's mind are

Have I understood what I studied ?

Is my understanding adequate ?

Have I covered enough in this subject/topic ?

Is my knowledge adequate for the test?

Can I complete the test in time ?

What is effect of negative marking pattern while attempting a test?

Self Assessment is extremely useful

• in monitoring your own performance on knowledge, skills, time management etc
• learning to be critique of your own knowledge and understanding
• learning to take full responsibilities of your performance
• learning about your shortcomings and initiate steps for improvement
• learning from you mistakes and improving on them
• learning about topics you have not covered or covered inadequately
• learning where you stand vis-a-vis your peers in this competitive world of education