In the context of the ongoing reform of educational evaluation, this study examines the implementation pathways of value-added assessment. Utilizing a horizontal comparative analysis of course objective achievement and leveraging SPSS software alongside individual trajectory analysis tools, this research longitudinally tracks and compares students’ learning value-added. The results demonstrate that value-added assessment can effectively and intuitively reflect students’ learning progress and outcomes, providing critical evidence for diagnosing future learning needs and continuously optimizing learning strategies. Future work will further explore the potential application of information technology within value-added assessment models to conduct more indepth analyses of students’ learning value-added. Ultimately, this research aims to offer more precise support for instructional improvement and personalized student development.
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