Greener Journal of Educational Research

Greener Journal of  Educational Research Vol. 6(1), pp. 001-004, February 2016

 ISSN: 2276-7789 

Review Paper

Manuscript Number: 092615138

(DOI http://doi.org/10.15580/GJER.2016.1.092615138)

 

The Use of Psychological Testing in Diagnostic, Formative and Summative Evaluation: Counselling Implications to the Present Day Educational System in Nigeria

 

Adebule S. O., Onijigin E.O. & Akomolafe O.D.

 

Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

Abstract

 

This write up examines the use of psychological testing in diagnostic, formative and summative evaluation. Attempt was made to highlight some principles of psychological testing, types and advantages of formative and summative evaluation. It concludes by stating the counselling implications to the present day educational system in Nigeria.

 

Keywords: Psychological Testing, Counselling Implications, Educational System.

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