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Extrinsic Ambiguity |
The characteristic of a test item that appears ambiguous to a respondent who does not understand the concept that the item is testing. |
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Assessment |
The process of collecting information and judging what it means.
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Mastery |
In the cognitive domain, a test designed o measure whether an examinee has achieved enough knowledge to satisfy a prescribed standard or criterion. Typically used with criterion referenced testing. |
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Item Analysis |
A prescribed process used to examine the quality (e.g. the difficulty and the discrimination) of individual items on a written test.
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Authentic Assessment |
Assessment designed to take place in a real-life setting that provides authenticity and contextualized meaning.
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Grading on a Curve |
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Summative |
Assessment that occurs at the conclusion of instruction and is designed to measure how much a student has learned.
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Achievement |
In the cognitive domain, a test designed to measure the extent to which an examinee comprehends some body of knowledge.
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Rank Method |
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Portfolios |
A systematic, purposeful, and meaningful collection of one's work that is assembled over time.
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Content Objectives |
The specific course objectives determined by the instructor. |
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Educational Objectives |
General objectives goals defined by various pedagogical experts.
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Performance Criteria
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Standards for judging a performance or product.
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Holistic Assessment
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Analysis based on the overall quality of a performance or product.
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Mastery Test |
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Achievement Test |
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Distractors |
An incorrect response to a multiple choice test.
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Instrinsic Ambiguity |
The characteristic of a test item that is truly ambiguous, even to the respondent who understands the concept that the item is testing.
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Index of Difficulty |
A mathematical expression used in item analysis to estimate the percentage of examinees answering a test item correctly.
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Exhibition |
A public presentation or performance in which an individual displays his or her knowledge and skills. |