Turning assessment upside down Our introduction to assessment was typically in school where it exists primarily to judge us. It’s something that comes at the end of a process. It’s purpose isn’t learning but sorting the winners from the losers when all is already done. But what if we practiced formative assessment – assessment practices whose primary purpose is to improve outcomes rather than judge them?  Book Review: The Social Profit Handbook. The Essential Guide to Setting Goals, Assessing Outcomes, and Achieving Success for Mission-Driven Organizations