Essay Question
A test item that requires a response in the form of an extended written argument ...
Exit Exams
Tests that studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries of educational servic... ...
Formal Assessment
Structured tests or exams that are planned in advance and have specific conditions, standards, and ...
Formative Assessment
An informal, ongoing type of assessment used by educators to continuously gauge learning progress and ...
Formative Quiz
Short quizzes used during the learning process to provide both instructors and studentsIndividuals enrolled in ...
High-Stakes Testing
Tests that have significant consequences for the test taker. These include final examinations in courses, ...
Holistic Rubric
A scoring tool that assesses students’ work as a whole rather than at a criterion-specific ...
Holistic Scoring
A scoring method that involves assessing student work or performance as a whole, rather than ...
Incremental Assessment
An approach where assessments are given in small, manageable segments throughout the learning process rather ...
Informal Assessment
Unstructured or semi-structured techniques used to monitor and evaluate student learning, such as observations, discussions, ...
Knowledge Checks
Short assessments used throughout an educational course to help reinforce learning and ensure studentsIndividuals enrolled ...
Linear-On-The-Fly Testing (LOFT)
A form of computer-based testing in which a unique test is dynamically assembled from a ...
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
A common form of assessment where studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary ...
Narrative Evaluation
An alternative to grades where instructors provide detailed written feedback on students’ performance, often focusing ...
Next-Generation Assessment
Advanced assessment methods that leverage technology to provide real-time feedback, adapt to the learner’s ability, ...
Norm-Referenced Assessment
An assessment where student performance or performances are compared to a norm group, typically a ...
Objective Assessment
Tests where responses are scored by a strict standard, such as multiple-choice, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank ...
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
A method used primarily in health sciences education to assess competency in clinical skills, involving ...
Open-Book Exam
A type of exam where studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries ...
Oral Exams
An assessment method where studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries of ...
Outcome-based Assessment
An evaluation process that focuses on the demonstration of learning outcomes; it evaluates whether specific ...
Peer Assessment
A process by which studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries of ...
Pen-and-Paper Tests
Traditional forms of assessment where studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries ...
Performance Assessment
Evaluation that requires studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries of educational ...
Performance Rubric
A scoring tool that clearly defines the criteria for grading performance tasks, providing detailed descriptions ...
Portfolio Assessment
A compilation of student work assembled over time, demonstrating growth, self-reflection, and achievements in various ...
Predictive Assessment
An assessment used to predict a student’s future success by analyzing current performances and tendencies.
Project-Based Assessment
Evaluations based on projects completed by studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary ...
Qualitative Assessment
Evaluations that use narrative descriptions such as written feedback instead of grades to provide data ...
Quantitative Assessment
The use of numerical scores or ratings to assess learner performance, providing a statistical measure ...
Questionnaire
A tool used to gather information from studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the ...
Randomized Assessments
Tests where the questions are randomly selected from a larger pool for each student, minimizing ...
Rubrics
Scoring guidesDetailed guidelines used to assess student performance, providing specific criteria for different le... used ...
Scoring Guides
Detailed guidelines used to assess student performance, providing specific criteria for different levels of achievement ...
Self-Assessment
A reflective process where studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries of ...
Situational Judgment Test (SJT)
A type of psychological test which assesses judgment in work-related situations by asking test-takers how ...
Skill-Based Assessment
An evaluation method that focuses directly on measuring the proficiency in specific skills rather than ...
Standardized Tests
Exams that are administered and scored in a consistent manner to ensure reliabilityThe degree to ...
Summative Assessment
Evaluation at the conclusion of a unit or course of study, designed to measure learners’ ...
Task-Based Assessment
Evaluation based on the completion of real-world tasks that demonstrate practical application of skills and ...
Time-Limited Tests
Exams where studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries of educational servic... ...
Verbal Reasoning Test
An assessment that measures the ability to understand, analyze, and logically work through concepts and ...
Vocational Assessment
A process that evaluates individuals’ interests, abilities, and needs to help them develop occupational goals ...
X of Y Testing (Optional Testing)
A testing format where studentsIndividuals enrolled in educational programs who are the primary beneficiaries of ...
Xenodiagnostic Assessment
A term adapted from medical terminology to describe assessments designed to detect unfamiliar or less ...