Assessment Terminology

verb to evaluate or determine the value or quality of something

• It is important to assess the impact of the new policy on the economy.
• We need to assess how much money we have left before going shopping.
• I'll assess the situation and let you know what's up.
• She carefully assessed the risks before making a decision.

verb to evaluate or determine the value, significance, or extent of something

• The students' performance will be assessed through a series of exams and assignments.
• I heard that our work will be assessed based on how well we present it.
• I hope the teacher doesn't assess us too harshly on this project.
• The situation was carefully assessed before making a decision.

verb to assess or determine the value, quality, importance, or extent of something

• It is important to thoroughly evaluate the data before drawing any conclusions.
• I need to evaluate my options before making a decision.
• I'll have to evaluate if I'm up for that party tonight.
• She paused to evaluate the situation before responding.

noun a visible impression or trace on something, such as a line or spot

verb to make a visible impression or trace on something

• The marking of the exam papers was done meticulously to ensure accuracy.
• I'm not looking forward to the marking of all these assignments.
• I hate the marking part of being a teacher, it's so boring.
• The marking of time can be seen in the changing seasons.

noun a set of instructions or rules

• The teacher provided a detailed rubric outlining the criteria for the research paper.
• Make sure you check the rubric so you know what you need to do for the project.
• I totally aced that assignment because I followed the rubric to a T.
• The rubric of success in this industry involves hard work and dedication.

noun a test given before the main test to assess someone's knowledge or skill level

• The students were required to complete a pretest before beginning the course.
• We had to do a pretest before we could start the class.
• We had to take a pretest before diving into the material.
• The pretest served as a benchmark for our understanding before delving deeper into the subject.

adjective relating to or involving a final assessment or evaluation at the end of a period of time

• The summative assessment at the end of the course will determine your final grade.
• The big test at the end that counts for a lot is called the summative.
• The final exam that decides everything is the summative, so make sure you study hard.
• In life, the summative moments are what define us and shape our future.

noun A small set of test questions or problems designed to assess a specific skill or knowledge area.

• The students were given a testlet to assess their understanding of the new material.
• We have a testlet on Friday, so make sure you study!
• I totally bombed that testlet yesterday.
• Life sometimes feels like a never-ending series of testlets that we must navigate.