Any idea or thought cannot take constructive shape without evaluation and it is based on measurement which cannot start without using an appropriate test. Basically test, measurement and evaluation are interrelated, interdependent and follow a continuous process.
Test
Test is a tool to obtain information to determine the specific characteristics or qualities of an individual regarding knowledge, physical abilities, skill abilities, etc. For example, unit test, annual examinations, physical fitness or body measurement (height, weight).
Measurement
Measurement can be quantitative, qualitative or both. It is a score or data in numerical/grading values, indicating the capacity or ability of an individual, which is obtained on the basis of applied test. Students score in their test and examination either on the field or in the classroom is called measurement.
Evaluation
It is the process of interpreting the collected data to measure and make the professional judgement of value or worth. After giving the test, everyone wants to know the feedback or effectiveness of the measures, which can be gathered through evaluation. Evaluation may be formative or summative evaluative process used three steps- process education, objectives, learning experiences and change of behaviour. These steps are performed in sequence.
Measurement and Evaluation programme is very useful for teachers, students and parents in the field of health and physical education, either to check academics as well as the level of fitness. TME process is useful for achievement, diagnosis, prescription, improvement, classification, grading, motivational purpose and also helpful for the prediction of performance.
