Review Pointers: Educational Assessment and Instruction

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards reviewing key concepts in educational testing, test construction principles, performance-based assessments, and critical thinking applications.

Mastery-Based System of Instruction

An instructional framework focused on reasons for testing, determining mastery, diagnosing difficulties, and using assessment data for instructional improvement.

Test Construction Principles

Guidelines and principles governing the characteristics of effective True/False items, Multiple-Choice items, Fill-in-the-Blank questions, and Essay questions.

Performance-Based Assessment

An assessment approach defined by direct demonstration of knowledge and skills, offering distinct advantages over traditional testing methods.

Product Descriptor

A component used in performance-based assessments to specify the required characteristics and quality criteria of a student's completed product.

Rubric

A scoring tool used in performance-based assessment to evaluate student work against specific performance standards.

Analytical Rubric

A specific type of rubric that evaluates student work by scoring individual criteria or components separately.

Holistic Rubric

A specific type of rubric that evaluates a student's performance as a whole, providing a single overall score based on an overall impression.

Journal

A type of performance-based assessment involving ongoing written entries reflecting thoughts, learning, or experiences.

Letter Writing

A type of performance-based assessment task where students compose formal or informal letters to demonstrate writing and communication skills.

Oral Report

A type of performance-based assessment where a student presents information verbally to an audience.

Original Story

A type of performance-based assessment requiring students to create and write a unique narrative.

Oral Interview

A type of performance-based assessment conducted through spoken question-and-answer interactions between teacher and student.

Skit

A type of performance-based assessment involving a short theatrical or dramatic performance.

Poetry Recitation

A type of performance-based assessment where a student delivers a poem orally to demonstrate oral language skills and expression.

Portfolio

A type of performance-based assessment consisting of a curated collection of student work gathered over time to show growth and accomplishment.

Puppet Show

A type of performance-based assessment using puppets to dramatize stories or present concepts.

Artwork/Designs/Drawings

A category of performance-based assessment involving visual arts and graphic design tasks to demonstrate student learning.

Critical Thinking Applications

Practical assessment skills including choosing appropriate assessments for learning outcomes, interpreting assessment results, identifying strengths and weaknesses in test construction, and matching assessment methods to real-world language use.