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### [What is the difference between a screening tool and an assessment tool?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/173-what-is-the-difference-between-a-screening-tool-and-an-assessment-tool/)

There are three types of assessments available in the early childhood field—screening assessments, diagnostic assessments, and curriculum-based assessments. Each has a different purpose. A screening assessment is a brief assessment procedure designed to identify children who should receive more intensive evaluation. …