Evaluation of student learning, either system-wide or school-based, administered at the end of a unit or sequential units of instruction to measure to what extent learners have achieved desired outcomes.
Bernard, J. 2009. Learning counts: An overview of approaches to understanding, assessing and improving the quality of education for all. Paris: UNESCO.
Assessment of learning, on the other hand, pertains to examinations or summative assessments used to certify or select learners in a given grade or age for further schooling, training or work. They are a form of standardized assessment that is consistent and in line with the curriculum – albeit generally focused on core academic subjects (UNESCO, 2019:16).
UNESCO. 2019. The promise of large-scale learning assessments: acknowledging limits to unlock opportunities. Paris: UNESCO.