This article analyzes modern psychological and pedagogical methods for evaluating and diagnosing the knowledge, skills, and qualifications (KSQ) of learners. During the research, the psychological shortcomings of the traditional assessment system are revealed, and the cognitive and emotional advantages of innovative methods such as adaptive testing, portfolio, case-study, and simulation diagnostics are studied.

psychodiagnostics, cognitive processes, adaptive testing, competence, formative assessment, case-study, portfolio method, test anxiety.

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