Education - Evaluation Terms and Methods

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

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

the process of testing the knowledge of students in order to evaluate their level or progress

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

a short test given to students

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

the supervision of examinations to ensure fairness and compliance with rules

an examination or test administered halfway through an academic term

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

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

an opportunity to take an examination again after failing it initially

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

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

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

an assessment where students provide written responses within a set time

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

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