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Training Best Practices/Assessment
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Overview
Assessments are an important part of the learning process. They have several functions:
inform instructors about the effectiveness of their instruction
motivate learners
help learners to see what they do and do not understand
provide a basis for improving instruction
collect data for statistical analysis