Jonathan- Ibeagha, E.Olopoenia, S. F.2018-10-122018-10-121998-121119-135X1998: Association for Research and Studies in Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria 2(2),pp.100-105ui_art_jonathan-ibeagha_continous_1998_12http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/2285In this paper, attempt was made to give the definition of and rational for Continous Assessment in Nigerian secondary schools. The origin, concept and characteristics of C. A were also highlighted. The operational techiques and short-comings of C. A practices in Nigerian secondary schools were discussed. Finally, recommendations to help ameliorate the existing problems in continuous assessment practices in Nigerian secondary schools were suggested.en-USArticle