Difference between Evaluation and Measurement

The major differences between Evaluation and Measurement are as follows :




              Evaluation                                                                    Measurement

• It is the process of determining                                            It is the process of ascertaining the extent            the value of something .                                                       or quantity of something .

• This is a new concept .                                                       This is a old concept .
• It is a technical term .                                                          It is a simple word .
• The scope of evaluation is wider .                                       The scope of measurement is narrow .
• The pupil's qualitative progress                                           The quantitative progress of the pupil can 

and behavioural changes are tested .                                             be explored .

• The qualities are measured                                                  The qualities are measured as separate

as a whole .                                                                                  units .

• The learning experiences are provided                                 The content skill and achievement of the

to the pupil in accordance with predetermined                               ability are not tested on basis of some

teaching objectives are tested .                                                      objectives but result is in scores,average

                                                                                                    and percentage.

• Behavioural changes are tested .                                          Personality test,intelligence test,                                                                                            

                                                                                                     achievement test are included .