What type of assessment is specifically designed to demonstrate competency?

The type of assessment specifically designed to demonstrate competency is performance assessment. This assessment method is aimed at evaluating how well students can apply their knowledge and skills in real-world situations or practical tasks. Performance assessments typically require students to perform a task or create a product, showcasing their ability to integrate and utilize what they have learned.

In contrast, formative assessments are primarily used for monitoring student learning and providing ongoing feedback that can help improve teaching and learning processes. Diagnostic assessments focus on identifying students' strengths and weaknesses before instruction begins, thereby informing the curriculum and teaching strategies. Summative assessments are designed to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit, summarizing what students have learned over a specific period rather than demonstrating ongoing competency.