Educational Assessment

verb to alter or change something to fit a particular purpose or situation

verb to arrange or classify into categories

• It is important to categorize the data based on specific criteria for analysis.
• I like to categorize my clothes by color to make getting dressed easier.
• I categorize movies as either 'must-watch' or 'skip'.
• She tends to categorize people as either friend or foe, without considering nuances.

adjective serving to correct or remedy; intended to correct

• The company implemented a series of corrective measures to address the issue.
• She had to undergo corrective surgery to fix her vision.
• I need to do some corrective work on my resume before sending it out.
• His stern words served as a corrective to her reckless behavior.

noun the total amount resulting from the addition of smaller amounts

adjective forming or growing by accumulation or successive additions

• The cumulative effect of the medication was evident in the patient's improved condition.
• If you keep skipping classes, the cumulative impact on your grades will be significant.
• I can't believe the cumulative amount of likes on my latest post!
• The cumulative weight of all his responsibilities was starting to take a toll on him.

noun an event for public entertainment, typically held outdoors and featuring various activities, such as rides and games

adjective moderately good, but not excellent

adverb in a fair and just manner

• The judge ensured a fair trial for all parties involved.
• I promise to play fair during the game.
• Hey, that's not fair play!
• Life may not always be fair, but we must strive for justice.

noun a further action taken to deal with or pursue something

verb to pursue or take further action on something previously started

• I will send a follow up email to inquire about the status of the project.
• I'll give them a call to follow up on the job application.
• I'll shoot them a message to follow up on our plans for the weekend.
• The detective promised to follow up on any leads that may arise during the investigation.

adjective relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something

• The research study utilized quantitative data analysis to measure the impact of the intervention.
• I prefer using quantitative methods in my research because they provide more concrete results.
• I'm all about those numbers, so I stick to quantitative research methods.
• In the realm of business, success is often measured in quantitative terms such as revenue and profit margins.

adverb in a systematic manner; methodically

• The researchers systematically analyzed the data to identify any patterns or trends.
• She systematically organized her closet by color and season.
• He's been systematically ghosting all his exes, one by one.
• By systematically removing negative influences from her life, she was able to find true happiness.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The journalist asked a gotcha question during the press conference.
• I hate when interviewers try to catch me off guard with a gotcha question.
• That was a total gotcha question, trying to trip me up like that.
• The debate moderator threw a gotcha question at the candidate, hoping to expose any weaknesses.

noun the quality or state of being capable of being put into action or effect; feasibility

• The actionability of the report's recommendations will be discussed in the next meeting.
• I'm not sure about the actionability of the plan, we might need to rethink it.
• The actionability of that idea is off the charts!
• The actionability of her words inspired a wave of change in the community.

noun a person who judges or decides the outcome of a dispute or competition

• The adjudicator carefully reviewed all the evidence presented during the trial.
• The adjudicator is going to decide who wins the case.
• I heard the adjudicator is a tough cookie when it comes to making decisions.
• In the game of life, we are all our own adjudicators, determining right from wrong.