évaluations

Évaluations is the plural form of évaluation in French, denoting processes that determine the value, quality, or effectiveness of something according to explicit criteria and evidence. The term is used across disciplines and in contexts where systematic judgment is required. In French-language usage, évaluation covers a range of practices from classroom testing to program appraisal.

In education, les évaluations include tests, examinations, assignments, and performance tasks. They can be formative, intended to guide learning and instruction, or summative, used for final grading or certification. In management and human resources, evaluations or évaluation du personnel refer to performance assessments, development planning, and feedback, often on a defined scale. In public policy and development, evaluation denotes systematic studies of programs or policies to determine effectiveness, efficiency, and impact, with methodologies ranging from monitoring dashboards to rigorous impact evaluations.

In finance and real estate, valuation or évaluation is used to determine market value of assets, properties, or securities, informing transactions, taxation, or insurance. In research and quality assurance, evaluations assess the validity of methods, the reliability of measurements, and the overall quality of studies or processes. Across all uses, evaluations rely on explicit criteria, evidence collection, and transparent procedures, and they must address issues such as bias, ethics, and context.

See also: evaluation, assessment, appraisal, valuation, impact evaluation, performance review.