as we have seen; the gold of classroom assessment differ from those of large-scaale assessment efforts.those carrying out assessment at the institutional and program levels need to be trained in research design, sampling theory, the collection and management og large pools of date, sophisticated statistical analysis, or the increasingly specialized methods of qualitative research.faculty members engaged in classroom assessment usually do not need these apecialized research methods, because they are not required to establish publicly defensible, replicable results. instead, they are interested in uncovering trends and indication, often of an informal nature, that can inform and improve teaching. to succeed in classroom assessment, they need only a detailed knowlegge of the discipline, dedication to teaching and the motivation to improve.