Abstract

Evaluation is an integral part of the educational process. Its importance lies in the fact that it serves to bring about improvement in the teaching learning process so that the learner develops his potentials to the optimum level. Evaluation not only measures the progress and achievement of the learners but also the effectiveness of the teaching materials and methods used for transaction. Hence evaluation should be viewed as a component of curriculum with the twin purpose of effective delivery and further improvement in the teaching learning process.