Evaluation Terms and Methods: English Vocabulary List

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

"Curriculum-based measurement tracks student progress."

"Teachers use curriculum-based measurement to identify students who need extra help in reading."

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

"He gave the correct answer."

"He thought carefully before giving his answer because he wanted to be sure it was correct and did not want to look foolish in front of the class."

the supervision of examinations to ensure fairness and compliance with rules

"Invigilation prevents cheating during the exam."

"Invigilation prevents cheating during the exam and proctors walk around the room to monitor students."

an examination or test administered halfway through an academic term

"The midterm covers chapters one through six."

"The midterm covers chapters one through six and is worth thirty percent of the final grade."

an opportunity to take an examination again after failing it initially

"He must resit the exam."

"He failed his math exam and will have to resit it in August before the new term starts."

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

"Revision involves reviewing notes and practice problems."

"Revision involves reviewing notes and practice problems and students should start several weeks before the exam."

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

"The test is multiple-choice."

"The multiple choice test had four possible answers for each question and only one was correct."

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

"The oral exam requires speaking in French."

"The oral exam requires speaking in French and the examiner asks questions about everyday topics."

an assessment where students provide written responses within a set time

"The written exam has multiple choice and essay sections."

"The written exam has multiple choice and essay sections and students have three hours to complete it."

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

"The driving test includes a practical test."

"The practical test requires fixing a circuit and students must demonstrate their skills at the lab bench."

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

"The viva voce defense lasts two hours."

"She felt nervous before her viva voce examination, but answered all the questions confidently."