Self Assessment Assessment refers to the act of determining or estimating the value of something and making appropriate judgments on issues. It is used interchangeably with words like evaluation, examination etc.Similarly, self-assessment is the ability to examine yourself to find out how much progress you have made. It is a skill that helps individuals monitor their own work or abilities, find out what their weaknesses and strengths are, and self-diagnose relevant solutions.The purpose of self-assessment is to help the individual know the extent of his abilities and to improve upon them without the need of a performance appraiser, most especially when experiencing major changes in life