Educational Assessment Terminology

noun a person's inherent ability or talent

adjective suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

• His aptitude for mathematics was evident from a young age.
• She's apt to forget things if she doesn't write them down.
• He's pretty apt at fixing cars, he could probably help you out.
• The painting was an apt representation of the artist's emotions.

noun An evaluation or appraisal of a person or situation

adjective Assessment can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to evaluation or appraisal

• The assessment of the company's financial health was conducted by a team of experts.
• The teacher said the assessment would be easy if we paid attention in class.
• I aced that assessment, no sweat!
• His assessment of the situation was spot on, he knew exactly what needed to be done.

noun a space left empty for information to be added later

verb to cover or obscure something

adjective having a space left empty

• Please make sure to fill in all the blank spaces on the form before submitting it.
• Don't forget to write your name in the blank provided on the top right corner.
• I left the blank on purpose so you can write down your thoughts freely.
• His mind went blank when he saw her walking towards him.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'classified' is the past tense of the verb 'classify', which means to categorize or arrange things according to a particular system.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'classified' is describing something that is kept secret or restricted.

• The documents are classified as top secret and access is restricted.
• I can't tell you, it's classified information.
• That's some classified stuff, man. Can't talk about it.
• Her emotions were classified as a well-guarded secret, hidden from everyone.

verb to change or transform something into a different form or use

adjective changed or transformed from one form, use, or purpose to another

• The old warehouse was converted into a modern office space.
• They converted the spare room into a home gym.
• We converted the backyard into a chill hangout spot.
• She converted her passion for baking into a successful business.

noun The end result is the final outcome or conclusion of a process or event.

• The end result of the research project was a groundbreaking discovery.
• In the end, the result of the experiment was pretty cool.
• The party was a blast, and the end result was a night to remember.
• Just like a puzzle, each decision we make contributes to the end result of our lives.

noun a word or affix that serves to indicate or express a grammatical feature

adjective relating to or involved in the forming of something; shaping

• The formative years of a child's development are crucial for their future success.
• My formative years were spent living in a small town with my family.
• Dude, those formative times in college were wild!
• Just like a potter molds clay, our experiences shape us during our formative years.

noun General Practitioner

• The GP prescribed me some medication for my cold.
• I have an appointment with my GP next week.
• I need to see my GP about this rash.
• The GP of the company is responsible for overseeing all operations.

verb the action of forming an opinion or estimate without sufficient information or knowledge

• Based on the evidence provided, I am guessing that the project will be completed by next month.
• I'm guessing we'll have to reschedule the meeting since no one has shown up yet.
• I'm guessing we'll be hitting the beach this weekend, right?
• She was guessing at the answer, hoping to get it right.

verb to examine or inspect something closely

preposition to consider or review something

• Please take a moment to look over the contract before signing it.
• Hey, can you look over this document for me real quick?
• Yo, just look over this thing and let me know if it's good to go.
• Sometimes we need to step back and look over our lives to see where we can make improvements.

adverb to a small extent; somewhat

conjunction used to indicate that a statement is only approximately accurate or valid

• The project is expected to be completed in six months, give or take a few weeks, more or less.
• I think there were more or less 50 people at the party last night.
• She's more or less obsessed with that new TV show.
• His explanation was more or less like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded.

noun a written or printed symbol representing a question mark

• Could you please clarify the statement with a question mark?
• Can you put a question mark at the end of that sentence?
• Add a question mark to the end of that, okay?
• The uncertainty in her decision left a question mark hanging over the situation.

adjective able to be tested or examined

• The hypothesis must be testable in order to conduct a valid scientific experiment.
• If the theory is not testable, we won't be able to prove it.
• You gotta make sure your idea is testable before presenting it to the team.
• Her patience was put to the testable when dealing with the difficult customer.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The new medication has been thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy.
• I heard that the new video game was tested by a group of gamers before its release.
• My friend tested out the new restaurant in town and said it was amazing.
• She tested the waters before making a decision on whether to pursue a career change.

noun a trial or test to evaluate someone's suitability for a particular role or activity

• The tryout for the school play will be held next week.
• I heard there's a tryout for the basketball team on Friday.
• I'm going to the dance team tryout after school today.
• Life is like a never-ending tryout, always testing your skills and abilities.

noun a person or thing that is underestimated

verb to estimate (something) as being smaller, less important, or less valuable than it actually is

• It is unwise to underestimate the impact of climate change on global ecosystems.
• Don't underestimate how challenging this project will be.
• You shouldn't underestimate how cool he is.
• Never underestimate the power of a kind gesture.

noun a process of considering something again in order to make changes or improvements

• The company conducted a reassessment of their financial projections.
• I think it's time for a reassessment of our weekend plans.
• Dude, we need to do a reassessment of our priorities.
• After the breakup, she had to do a reassessment of her life goals.

noun a process of assessing or re-assessing something

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• The company is undergoing a re-evaluation of its financial strategies.
• I think it's time for a re-evaluation of our vacation plans.
• We need to do a re-eval on our relationship status.
• Sometimes life requires a re-evaluation of priorities to find true happiness.

adjective a term used to describe something that does not provide a diagnosis or identification of a specific condition or disease

• The adiagnostic approach allows for a broader perspective when analyzing a complex issue.
• I prefer taking an adiagnostic stance before jumping to conclusions.
• I'm all about that adiagnostic life - no labels or judgments.
• Her adiagnostic mindset is like a blank canvas, ready to absorb new information without bias.