How can school assessment become a tool for learning and personal development? The purpose of this book is to contribute to redefining the role of evaluation, highlighting it as an educational process that empowers students, guides teaching, and supports learning.

Assessment is presented as a dynamic and lively means that can inspire, motivate, and transform the learning experience – beyond the perception of recording and ranking performances. Through an accessible and well-documented approach, the author examines core concepts such as formative and summative assessment, feedback, self-regulation, and reflection.

Special emphasis is given to reflective assessment through writing and maintaining reflection journals, with a detailed presentation of the methodology of this practice. Ethical issues, the concepts of justice and equality in school, as well as the connection between assessment, curriculum, and teaching practice are also central to the discussion.

The book sheds light on the role of assessment not only as a means of evaluation but also as a lever for designing meaningful learning experiences that address the cognitive and socio-emotional needs of students.

It is addressed to educators of all levels, students of Pedagogical Departments, researchers, and every professional in education seeking tools for fairer, participatory, and meaningful learning. An opportunity to reconsider assessment not as an end, but as a starting point for teaching and learning processes.