MODERN METHODS OF ASSESSING STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE IN BIOLOGY

Abstract

The application of effective methods for assessing students' knowledge serves as a tool for monitoring academic progress and identifying issues in education. Traditional assessment methods, such as written tests, exams, and oral examinations, remain relevant in evaluating students' knowledge. However, contemporary educational assessment aims not only to verify theoretical knowledge but also to evaluate the skills that have been developed. Utilizing modern methods plays a crucial role in enhancing students' engagement and interest in the subject. Assessment conducted by educators, taking into account the specifics of the subject and individual characteristics of students, reflects the essence of modern evaluation. This article provides comparative data on the significance, types, and some modern methods of assessing students' knowledge in biology education, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. A literature review was conducted to identify modern methods and features of assessing students' achievements in teaching biology among natural science disciplines. Methods for assessing students' knowledge and skills in biology consider both practical and theoretical components together. Assessment methods are aimed not only at verifying theoretical knowledge but also at determining the formation of practical skills. To this end, it is proposed to develop students' creativity and critical thinking through the use of methods such as project-based assessment, assessment through laboratory work, and the case method. The modern educational process is inconceivable without technology. The use of automated technologies in teaching biology has shown a reduction in time resources and a decrease in pedagogical workload. Technologies and platforms adapted to the individual characteristics of students can meet the tasks of modern education. The integration of traditional and modern methods paves the way for an objective evaluation of students' academic achievements through the assessment of their knowledge.