In education, the term assessment refers to the wide variety of methods or toolsA physical item used to achieve a goal. A fashion designer might use a needle and tailors dummy, a jeweller might use a clamp and pliers. Many artists, craftspeople and designers make or invent their own tools for a particular task that educators use to evaluate, measure, and documentTo record or observe and make written, visual or digital notes from an event, performance or place the academic readiness, learning progressIn education, progress refers to a student's grasp of essential knowledge and educational skills. In the past, a student was considered to be progressing if they were rapidly moving on to new topics and material. Source., skill acquisition, or educational needs of students.