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Diagnostic assessment can either be an initial assessment or a formative assessment.

Diagnostic Assessment as an Initial Assessment
Diagnostic assessment can act as an initial assessment, where it measures students’ prior knowledge and skills. It helps teachers to adjust the curriculum to meet each student’s unique needs.

Diagnostic Assessment as a Formative Assessment
Diagnostic assessment can also act as a formative assessment, where its goal is to identify difficulties that occur during the learning process.

⇒ Objective and subjective Assessment
⇐ Educational Assessment