Internal assessment is a crucial part of the instruction process, aiding teachers, students, and parents in evaluating student progress.
Internal assessment is also an important basis for professional development.
Teachers who analyze the work of their students will see trends in student performance that may be related to instruction. An ongoing practice of internal assessment enables teachers to monitor learning as part of their teaching process. It indicates how they might adjust instructional strategies to accommodate the different needs and learning styles of students. In addition, feedback from teachers aids students in self-assessment. Though teachers sometimes design specific tasks to address particular concepts or skills, any student product or learning process can be an assessment tool, providing teachers with valuable information on current levels of student performance.