Osias Educational Foundation

Camilo Osias, Balaoan La Union

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Presented by: NINA ALEXA N. SUENO

Subject: Educ 207 – CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS IN EDUCATION
Topic: LESSON #8 : ASSESSMENT OVERLOAD
Presented to: HONORIO M. MADRID, Ed.D

Assessment Overload

Assessment overload in education refers to a situation where students experience an excessive

or burdensome number of assessments, which can negatively impact their learning experience. It can
result from an overemphasis on testing and evaluation, leading to stress and reduced focus on
understanding concepts. Some current curriculum trends aim to address this issue by promoting more
balanced and varied assessment methods to foster a comprehensive understanding of students'
abilities.
Assessment overload is generally considered a negative trend in curriculum. It can lead to
increased stress, reduced creativity, and a focus on memorization rather than deep understanding.
Moreover, the focus on assessments might lead toa decrease in self-esteem and self-confidence
especially if the students are unable to meet high expectations set by these assessments. This could
further impact their overall well-being and academic performance.
Emphasizing assessment overload in education can have detrimental effects on students' well-
being and learning outcomes. It may lead to heightened stress levels, hinder creativity, and foster a
narrow focus on rote memorization for exams. The latest curriculum trends seek to address this issue by
promoting more balanced and meaningful assessment methods that prioritize understanding, critical
thinking, and application of knowledge over sheer volume of testing.