Education - Evaluation Terms and Methods

Here you will learn some English words related to evaluation terms and methods such as "test", "quiz", and "final".

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test [noun]

an examination that consists of a set of questions, exercises, or activities to measure someone’s knowledge, skill, or ability

Ex: The driving test includes both a written exam and a practical evaluation .

a formal written, practical, or spoken test used to assess someone's knowledge or skill in a specific subject or field

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the process of testing and measuring students' knowledge, skills, or progress

Ex: Teachers use assessment to track learning .

a form of assessment that evaluates students' academic progress and performance based on the curriculum they are taught

Ex: The school district adopted curriculum-based measurement as a reliable method for monitoring students ' academic growth and informing instructional decisions .
quiz [noun]

a short test given to students

Ex: She studied all night for the history quiz .
answer [noun]

something we say, write, or do when we are replying to a question

Ex: She asked a challenging question , and it took me a while to find the answer .

the supervision of examinations to ensure fairness and compliance with rules

Ex: Invigilation duties may also involve handling exam materials , distributing papers , and collecting completed scripts at the end of the test .
midterm [noun]

an examination or test administered halfway through an academic term

Ex: The professor announced that the midterm would be held in the lecture hall next Friday .
final [noun]

an examination or assessment administered at the end of an academic term or course

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makeup [noun]

an exam given as a replacement for a missed or failed one

Ex: The professor provided additional study materials for those preparing for makeup .
resit [noun]

an opportunity to take an examination again after failing it initially

Ex: The university allows resits for any exam that a student fails .
revision [noun]

the act of examining and making corrections or alterations to a text, plan, etc.

Ex: After receiving feedback , he realized that revision was necessary to enhance the quality of his work .
multiple-choice [adjective]

(of a quiz, question, etc.) providing several different responses from which only one is correct

Ex: The teacher created a multiple-choice quiz to assess the students ' understanding of the topic .

a test or assessment conducted verbally, where a student answers questions or presents information orally

Ex: During the oral exam , each student was given a topic to discuss with the examiner for a specified period .

an assessment where students provide written responses within a set time

Ex: Jane studied diligently for the written exam .

a test that replicates a situation and intends to evaluate one's skill and ability in performing certain tasks and duties

Ex: Before becoming certified , all candidates must pass a practical test to showcase their technical abilities .

an oral examination or discussion, often conducted as part of an academic assessment or defense of a thesis or dissertation

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