Which of the following is NOT a purpose of assessment?

• A. Determine Teacher Tenure
• B. Assist Student Learning
• C. Communicate With Parents
• D. Provide Data

Answer: (A)

Assessments are used to support learning, share progress with families, and provide data to inform instructional decisions. They help teachers see what students know and where they need more support, guiding feedback, reteaching, or enrichment to boost learning. Sharing results with parents or guardians keeps families informed about how their child is doing and what steps can be taken at home or at school to improve. Data from assessments also helps schools track trends, identify gaps, and make decisions about curriculum, resources, and interventions at the classroom or district level. The statement about determining teacher tenure is not a purpose of assessment. Tenure decisions come from evaluating a teacher’s overall performance and professional practices through separate processes, not primarily from standard assessments.