Open AccessThe Use of Psychological Testing in Diagnostic, Formative and Summative Evaluation: Counselling Implications to the Present Day Educational System in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Samuel Olufemi Adebule,
E. O. ONIJIGIN,
O.D. Akomolafe
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
greener journal of educational research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2276-7789
DOI - 10.15580/gjer.2016.1.092615138
Subject(s) - summative assessment , formative assessment , knowledge survey , psychology , medical education , medicine , pedagogy
This write up examines the use of psychological testing in diagnostic, formative and summative evaluation. Attempt was made to highlight some principles of psychological testing, types and advantages of formative and summative evaluation. It concludes by stating the counselling implications to the present day educational system in Nigeria.
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