Educational Assessment Vocabulary

noun sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing

adjective having sharpness or keenness

• The doctor tested the patient's visual acuity to determine if they needed glasses.
• I can't believe how good his acuity is, he never misses a detail.
• Her acuity when it comes to picking out the best deals is unmatched.
• His acuity in problem-solving is like a sharp blade, cutting through any obstacles in his way.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'annual' describes something that happens once a year.

• The company holds an annual meeting to discuss financial performance.
• We have our annual family reunion next weekend.
• I can't wait for the annual bash at the beach this summer!
• The annual tradition of planting flowers symbolizes growth and renewal.

noun a person who evaluates or examines something, typically in an official capacity

• The assessor carefully reviewed the financial documents before making a decision.
• The assessor checked out all the paperwork before giving the green light.
• The assessor went through the files with a fine-tooth comb.
• The assessor acted as a gatekeeper, determining who could proceed and who could not.

• The average income in the country has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
• On average, people tend to spend more money during the holiday season.
• I'm just your average Joe, nothing special.
• She may seem average on the outside, but she has a heart of gold.

noun a detailed account of an individual's past medical treatment and health status

• The psychologist reviewed the patient's case history before making a diagnosis.
• The doctor checked out the case history before giving any treatment.
• The teacher peeped the case history before deciding on the punishment.
• In order to understand her behavior, you have to look at her case history like a detective examining clues.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often indicates manner, time, place, or degree. In this case, 'closely' modifies how something is done or performed.

• The scientists closely monitored the experiment to ensure accurate results.
• I watched the movie closely because I didn't want to miss any details.
• I was creeping on his social media profile closely to see if he was dating someone new.
• She listened closely to his words, trying to decipher the hidden meaning behind them.

adjective capable of being corrected, reformed, or improved

• The teacher believed that all students were corrigible and capable of improvement.
• My boss thinks I'm corrigible and willing to learn from my mistakes.
• Dude, you're totally corrigible if you just listen to some feedback.
• She saw his flaws as corrigible, like a piece of clay that could be molded into something better.

noun a numerical value or total

verb to determine the total number of something

• Please make sure to count all the items in the inventory before placing an order.
• Can you count how many people are coming to the party?
• I lost count of how many times he called me last night.
• In times of trouble, true friends are the ones you can count on.

noun a set of courses or a plan of study at a school or college

• The school board is currently reviewing the curriculum to ensure it meets state standards.
• I heard they're changing up the curriculum for next semester, so we might have some new classes to take.
• I can't believe they're making us study that boring curriculum again.
• Life's curriculum is full of unexpected lessons that shape who we become.

adjective relating to or used for the diagnosis of an illness or other problem

• The doctor ordered a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.
• The doc is gonna run some tests to figure out what's wrong.
• The doc is gonna do some tests to see what's up.
• The diagnostic process is like solving a puzzle to uncover the underlying issue.

noun A person's opinion or perspective on something, often negative or critical

• The board members took a dim view of the company's financial performance.
• My parents take a dim view of me staying out late with my friends.
• The teacher took a dim view of us talking during class.
• She always takes a dim view of people who don't recycle.

noun a set of documents or records providing evidence or information on a particular subject

• The documentation provided by the company was thorough and well-organized.
• I need to make sure all the paperwork is filled out correctly.
• I gotta get all my docs in a row before the deadline.
• The documentation of her journey through life was captured in her journal entries.

noun a person who is slow to learn or understand; a stupid person; a figure representing the human form, used for displaying clothes or for practice in drawing or painting

verb to make a dummy of (something)

adjective having the appearance of being real but lacking the capacity to function; designed to simulate an actual event or situation; fake or imitation

• The scientist used a dummy variable in the regression analysis to control for potential confounding variables.
• I accidentally left my phone at home, so I had to use a dummy phone for the day.
• Don't be a dummy and fall for that scam!
• She felt like a dummy after forgetting her lines during the play.

noun the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result; the ability to produce a desired result

• The effectiveness of the new drug in treating the disease was proven in clinical trials.
• She was surprised by the effectiveness of the home remedy for her headache.
• I can't believe the effectiveness of that new workout routine - I'm already seeing results!
• The effectiveness of her argument was like a sharp sword cutting through the opposition's defenses.

verb to pass or go by (said of time)

• A significant amount of time has elapsed since the project began.
• A lot of time has passed since we started the project.
• Dude, so much time has gone by since we kicked off this project.
• Like sands through the hourglass, time has elapsed since we embarked on this journey.

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 external objects or features

adjective relating to or existing on the outside

• The company hired a team of consultants to audit their externals and provide recommendations for improvement.
• I need to clean up my externals before the big meeting with the clients.
• I can't believe she's all about her externals, like, who cares about that stuff?
• She always puts on a good show, but her externals don't match what's really going on inside.

noun a representation of a human or animal figure

adjective relating to or consisting of figures, especially human or animal figures

• The artist used figural representations in his latest series of paintings.
• I'm not really into figural art, I prefer abstract pieces.
• That figural sculpture is totally rad!
• Her words had a figural meaning that went beyond their literal interpretation.

noun a stage in a process of change or development

adjective relating to or denoting a series of successive stages or degrees

• The artist used a subtle gradation of colors to create a sense of depth in the painting.
• I love how the sunset has a beautiful gradation of colors from pink to orange.
• That hairstyle has a cool gradation going from dark to light at the tips.
• The gradation of emotions in the novel's climax left readers on the edge of their seats.

noun lack of ability or skill to do something

adjective incapable of achieving or performing a task

• The employee's incapability to meet deadlines resulted in a delay in the project.
• I can't believe his incapability to follow simple instructions.
• Her incapability to chill out is really annoying.
• The artist's incapability to see colors didn't hinder his ability to create beautiful artwork.

adjective not enough; inadequate

• The amount of evidence provided was insufficient to support the claim.
• There wasn't enough evidence to back up the argument.
• There just wasn't sufficient proof to make the case.
• Her explanation was like a leaky bucket, insufficient to hold water.

noun a person who specializes in the study or development of methods

• The methodologist conducted a thorough analysis of the research data.
• The methodologist really knows their stuff when it comes to research methods.
• That methodologist is the go-to person for all things research-related.
• The methodologist is like a detective, uncovering hidden patterns in the data.

verb to interpret or understand (something) wrongly

• It is important to communicate clearly to avoid any chance that your words may be misconstrued.
• I hope you didn't misconstrue what I said earlier, I was just joking around.
• Don't misconstrue my actions, I was just trying to help.
• Her silence was often misconstrued as indifference, when in reality she was just shy.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Misjudgment' is a noun that refers to the act of forming an incorrect or mistaken opinion or decision.

• The judge's misjudgment led to an incorrect ruling in the case.
• I made a misjudgment in thinking I could finish the project in one day.
• She had a major misjudgment when she thought she could outdrink him.
• His misjudgment in trusting her turned out to be a costly mistake.

noun a number that is a multiple of another

adjective denoting or involving more than one

• The research project involved collecting data from multiple sources.
• I have multiple assignments due this week.
• I'm juggling multiple projects at work right now.
• His mind was like a library with multiple shelves of knowledge.

noun the act of observing or the state of being observed

verb to watch carefully or attentively; to notice or perceive

• It is important to observe proper etiquette in a formal setting.
• I like to observe people's behavior in social situations.
• I always observe how people are vibing before I join the party.
• Sometimes it's best to step back and observe the situation from a different perspective.

noun a number denoting position in a series, such as first, second, third

adjective relating to or denoting a numerical order

• In mathematics, an ordinal number is used to describe the position or rank of an element in a sequence.
• The ordinal ranking of the students in the class was based on their GPA.
• I'm always last in line, I guess I have the 'ordinal' luck.
• His love for her was not just first or second, but of an ordinal nature that surpassed all others.

noun a rate, number, or amount in each hundred

adjective relating to or denoting a proportion per hundred

• The percentage of students who passed the exam increased this year.
• What percentage of people actually believe that?
• The percentage of people who showed up to the party was off the charts.
• The percentage of happiness in her life seemed to decrease with each passing day.

noun the act of placing or the state of being placed

adjective relating to the act of placing or the state of being placed

• The placement of the furniture in the room was carefully thought out to maximize space.
• I think the placement of the TV would look better on the opposite wall.
• I'm not feeling the placement of the artwork in this room, it looks off.
• The placement of the pieces on the chessboard is crucial for a successful strategy.

noun the branch of psychology that deals with the design, administration, and interpretation of quantitative tests for the measurement of psychological variables such as intelligence, aptitude, and personality traits

• The field of psychometrics focuses on the measurement of psychological traits, abilities, and processes.
• I find psychometrics to be a fascinating area of study that delves into the measurement of mental abilities.
• Psychometrics is like mind-reading but with numbers.
• In the world of psychometrics, we aim to quantify the unquantifiable aspects of human behavior.

noun a set of questions for obtaining information from individuals or groups

adjective pertaining to or consisting of questions

• The research study required participants to fill out a detailed questionnaire.
• I had to answer a bunch of questions on the questionnaire for the survey.
• I breezed through the questionnaire without really paying attention.
• Life sometimes feels like a never-ending questionnaire of choices and decisions.

noun the action or ability to remember something

verb to bring back to mind; remember

• I recall meeting with the board of directors last week to discuss the budget.
• Do you recall where we parked the car?
• I can't recall the name of that restaurant, but it was lit.
• As I listened to the music, I recalled my childhood memories.

noun the action or process of redoing something

verb to do or perform (something) again

• The architect decided to redo the blueprints for the building to ensure accuracy.
• I think we should redo the presentation slides before the meeting.
• Let's redo this whole outfit, it's not working for you.
• Sometimes in life, we get a chance to redo our mistakes and make things right.

verb to compete against in a race or election

preposition in opposition to

• The candidate decided to run against the incumbent in the upcoming election.
• I heard that Sarah is going to run against Tom for class president.
• Are you seriously going to run against him? Good luck with that!
• Sometimes it feels like I'm constantly running against the clock to meet deadlines.

noun a number that expresses achievement, especially in a game or competition

verb to achieve a goal or point in a game or competition

• The final score of the game was 3-1 in favor of the home team.
• Did you see the score of the match last night? It was amazing!
• I can't believe I scored tickets to the concert tonight!
• She really knows how to score points with her boss by always meeting deadlines.

verb to change or distort in meaning or effect

adjective having an oblique or slanting direction or position

• The data analysis showed that the results were skewed due to outliers in the dataset.
• The survey results are a bit skewed because most of the participants were from the same age group.
• The movie ratings are totally skewed by fanboys who gave it all 10s.
• Her perception of reality is skewed by her past experiences.

adjective relating to or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

• The interpretation of art is highly subjective and can vary from person to person.
• Everyone has their own subjective opinions when it comes to music taste.
• I think his taste in movies is totally subjective, dude.
• The truth can be subjective depending on one's perspective.

adjective describing something that is in the form of a table or organized in rows and columns

• The data was presented in a tabular format for easy comparison.
• I like how the information is laid out in a tabular way.
• Check out this cool tabular presentation of the stats.
• Her mind worked in a tabular fashion, organizing thoughts neatly into rows and columns.

noun a mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something

verb to find or discover by investigation

• The forensic team conducted extensive tracing of the suspect's movements at the crime scene.
• I'm tracing back our steps to see where we might have lost the keys.
• I'm tracing the IP address to find out who's been hacking into our system.
• She traced the origins of the ancient artifact to a small village in Greece.

verb to experience or endure something, typically something difficult or challenging

• The patient will undergo surgery tomorrow to remove the tumor.
• I heard she's going to undergo a makeover before the big event.
• He's planning to undergo a major glow-up this summer.
• Sometimes we have to undergo hardships to grow stronger.

adjective describing a noun that has not been specified or identified

• The contract includes a section for unspecified expenses that may arise during the project.
• There are some unspecified details in the itinerary for our trip.
• I can't believe you left that part of the plan unspecified!
• The painting had an unspecified charm that drew viewers in.

noun the Hawthorne effect - a term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior or performance in response to being observed

• The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior when they are aware that they are being observed.
• People tend to work harder when they know they are being watched, that's the Hawthorne effect.
• When the boss is around, everyone suddenly becomes more productive - it's like the Hawthorne effect kicking in.
• Just like how a plant grows taller when you pay attention to it, employees often perform better under the influence of the Hawthorne effect.

adjective describing something that is excessively hard or difficult to the point of being unreasonable or impossible

• The chef's omelette was cooked over-hard, resulting in a tough and dry texture.
• I asked for my eggs to be cooked over-hard, but they came out too dry.
• I can't stand when my bacon is over-hard - it's like chewing on cardboard.
• His stubbornness was like trying to crack an over-hard egg - impossible to change.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb and typically answers the questions how, when, where, or to what extent

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The company's revenue exceeded their competitors by a country mile.
• She won the race by a country mile, leaving everyone else far behind.
• That new restaurant is the best in town by a country mile.
• His dedication to his craft surpasses others by a country mile.

noun RCT stands for Randomized Controlled Trial, a type of scientific experiment often used in medical research to test the effectiveness of treatments or interventions. It is a noun in this context as it refers to a specific type of trial.

• The RCT study design is considered the gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness of medical treatments.
• I signed up for an RCT at the hospital to test out a new drug.
• I heard they're doing some RCT thing at the clinic, wanna join?
• In the world of science, RCTs are like the detectives solving mysteries of treatment effectiveness.

noun the period of time during which something must be done or completed

• The action time for the project has been set for next Monday.
• Hey, remember the action time for the meeting is at 3 pm.
• Let's get this party started - action time is now!
• When life throws challenges at you, it's time to show what you're made of - it's action time.

verb to manage or supervise the execution of a task or process

• The nurse was responsible for administering medication to all the patients in the ward.
• The doctor will be administering your flu shot in room 3.
• I heard that Sarah is really good at administering IVs, she's a pro.
• The CEO took on the role of administering tough decisions to the company's employees.