Standardized Testing Vocabulary

noun a test designed to assess a person's ability or potential to learn or perform certain tasks

• The company requires all job applicants to take an aptitude test to assess their skills and abilities.
• I have to take an aptitude test for my job interview next week.
• I heard the aptitude test for that position is a piece of cake.
• Life sometimes feels like an endless aptitude test, constantly challenging us to grow and learn.

noun A school or institution where students receive intensive coaching or tutoring, especially to prepare for exams

• Many parents send their children to cram schools to help them improve their academic performance.
• I heard that Jenny's mom signed her up for a cram school to get better grades.
• I don't know why my parents are making me go to that stupid cram school.
• Some people treat life like a cram school, always trying to learn and improve themselves.