Difference between examination and evaluation

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION

Examination

• It is an old traditional concept.
• It covers only one domain cognitive.
• It is not helpful in the improvement of curriculum.
• It is different from teaching learning process.
• It is less reliable and valid in comparison to evaluation
• It can give only quantitative information's about the students. 
• It refers to performance, results of the children. 
• It develops the factual attainment of the students.
• It denotes to mostly external performance of children
• Examination centered knowledge helps the students to pass the examinations only due to learning through cramming style 

Evaluation

• It is modern wider concept.
• It covers all three domains- cognitive, affective and psycho motor.
• It is helpful in the improvement of curriculum.
• It is a continuous process.
• It is more reliable and valid in comparison to examination.
• It can give both qualitative and quantitative information about the student.
• It refers to the harmonious development of the children.
• It develops learner's insight about the material being taught to them.
• It denotes to the mostly internal development of the children.
• Evaluation centered knowledge has much utility in practical life.