Assessment Terminology Quiz

What does the term "Analyse" typically require a learner to do in an assessment context?

• Present the outcome of a detailed examination of information to interpret and study key trends and interrelationships.

• Put knowledge into action in a specific context.

• Evaluate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

• Use mathematical skills to produce a numerical answer.

What is expected when a student is asked to "Apply" their knowledge in an assessment?

• Evaluate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

• Put knowledge, understanding, or skills into action in a particular context.

• Present a detailed examination of data.

• Compare two or more items to explain their similarities and differences.

Which of the following best describes the assessment command "Assess"?

• Calculate a numerical answer using mathematical skills.

• Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

• Provide a detailed examination of information.

• Place words or numbers in a sentence to give the correct answer.

In an assessment, if you are asked to "Compare" two elements, what are you expected to do?

• Use mathematical skills to produce an answer.

• Evaluate the quality of something.

• Identify main factors relating to two or more items to explain their similarities and differences.

• Describe how something works in objective terms.

What does it mean to "Complete" a task in the context of an assessment?

• Think carefully about the information given.

• State or describe the nature of a subject.

• Place a word, words, or numbers in a sentence, paragraph, table, or graph to give the correct answer/sense.

• Give a clear, objective account in one's own words.

What does the term "Discuss" imply in a learning context according to the document?

• To name or provide key information about a stimulus material.

• To consider different aspects of a topic and how they interrelate.

• To match sets of information or examples together.

• To read information from a piece of equipment and give a numerical value.

What is expected when a learner is asked to "Explain" something?

• To provide one or more pieces of information.

• To show understanding of the origins, functions, and objectives of a subject.

• To name or label a diagram or stimulus material.

• To link information or give a clearer description.

Which command requires learners to provide a name or key information about a stimulus material?

• Suggest

• Measure

• Label

• Identify

What does the command "Measure" specifically ask a learner to do?

• Express the condition of, or facts about, something clearly.

• Read information from a piece of equipment to give a numerical value or range.

• Provide an example or explain something in detail.

• Consider different aspects of a topic and explain their importance.

What does the command "Summarize" typically require a student to do in an assessment?

• Provide a detailed explanation of a concept or process.

• Give a brief statement of the main points of something.

• Compare and contrast different theories or ideas.

• Calculate a numerical value based on given data.