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Assessment

The process of gathering quantitative and/or qualitative data for decision-making.

Assidere

Latin word meaning "to sit beside another," the root of the term assessment.

Assessment in Learning

Systematic and purpose-oriented collection, analysis, and interpretation of evidence of student learning.

Evaluation

The process of making value judgments on collected information based on specified criteria.

Measurement

The process of quantifying the attributes of an object.

Testing

The use of tests to collect information on student learning over a specific period.

Selected Response

A type of assessment that includes multiple choice and matching type questions.

Objective-Type

Assessment format that includes questions with definitive answers.

Constructed Response

Assessment format that requires learners to create an answer, such as essays or reflection papers.

Grading

The process of assigning value to learner performance based on specified criteria or standards.

Formative Assessment

Assessment activities that provide information to improve the teaching-learning process.

Summative Assessment

Assessment that provides information on what students have learned at the end of instruction.

Diagnostic Assessment

Assessment aimed at detecting learning problems or difficulties of learners.

Placement Assessment

Assessment used to determine if a student has the appropriate skills/knowledge for a group.

Authentic Assessment

Assessment strategies that allow learners to perform or create meaningful products based on real-world contexts.

Clear Purpose

A principle of assessment stating that it should start with a clear purpose.

Ongoing Process

Assessment is a continuous and formative process, not a one-time activity.

Learner-Centered

Assessment focuses on what learners can do rather than what teachers do.

Process- and Product-Oriented

Assessment values both learner performance and the process of learning.

Comprehensive and Holistic

Assessment should use various strategies to assess student learning over time.

Appropriate Measures

Valid assessment tools must have sound psychometric properties, including validity and reliability.

Authenticity

Assessment tasks should closely approximate real-life situations for meaningful learning.

Evaluative

Teachers conduct assessments to measure learner performance for grading purposes.

Facilitative

Assessment for learning provides information to improve instruction and learning experiences.

Motivational

Classroom assessment can motivate and engage learners in their learning and achievement.

Goals

General statements about desired learner outcomes during a program.

Educational Objectives

Specific statements about what learners should know and be able to do at a particular grade level or course.