Evaluations are the key to learning in the education environment. One cannot measure a student's progress without some type of form of evaluation, and that evaluation can take many forms and shapes. There is no one sure fire way to accurately evaluate all students in all situations; there has to be flexibility and a bit of creativity to evaluate effectively. Because each academic discipline has different components and requirements, one teacher's method of evaluation may not be the exact same of another teacher's method.
In CTE, measurement is also done through application, be it real world work experience, demonstrations, hands-on activities and other facets not done through traditional academic-centered education. A student's grade may depend upon the skill level of performing tasks, attendance to work-based learning assignments, obtaining professional or industry certifications, and other factors pertinent to the world of work and the obtaining of work-based skills. There is creativity in evaluating, but at the same time the challenge is to create a standard that is as fair as possible. CTE makes it clearer, in the fact that performance in activities and obtaining certifications can make the difference
