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Diagnostic evaluation is conducted along with formative evaluation during the instructional process. It is carried out based on the data obtained from formative evaluation. Diagnostic evaluation is specially conducted to identify and remove the learning difficulties of learner if it is observed and found during the formative evaluation. For example, if a learner couldn't understand certain concepts in a particular subject and continuously performs poorly in that subject, we conduct diagnostic test to know the causes of the difficulties and accordingly provide them remedial treatment to overcome the difficulties. The key word in diagnostic evaluation is identifying of 'learning difficulities'. Diagnostic evaluation not only solves learning difficulties of learners but also identifies and provides remedies for personal, physical and psychological problems. This can be exemplified as sometime you may find that few students in your class are very nervous to come forward and say something, showing fear towards the friends and teachers because of certain psycho-social disorders and physical disorders.
if a learner repeatedly performs poorly in a subject then :
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Download Solution PDF- The passage highlights that if a learner continuously performs poorly in a subject, a diagnostic test is conducted to identify the causes.
- Based on the results of the diagnostic test, appropriate remedial treatment is provided to help the learner overcome their difficulties.
- The main goal of diagnostic evaluation is to address and resolve learning difficulties.
- Dropping the subject or assuming specific disorders without proper evaluation are not appropriate responses to continuous poor performance.
- Identifying Difficulties: Diagnostic tests help in identifying the specific areas where the learner is struggling.
- Remedial Treatment: Based on the diagnostic results, targeted interventions are provided to address the learner's difficulties.
- Continuous Support: The process ensures that learners receive ongoing support to improve their performance over time.
- Understanding Causes: The diagnostic test aims to understand the root causes of the poor performance rather than making assumptions.