Exams, assessments (5)
I believe the answer is:
tests
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'exams' is the first definition.
('test' can be a synonym of 'exam')
'assessments' is the second definition.
(test is a kind of assessment)
(Other definitions for tests that I've seen before include "Trials for cricketers" , "Tries out" , "Examinations, trials" , "Critically examines" , "International cricket matches" .)