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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of 'Assessment'?

A progression of learning derived from analysis of results from many assessed individuals.
A description that captures the distinguishing character of performance at a particular level of proficiency in a competency.
A descriptor of an observable behaviour that demonstrates a particular level of proficiency in the performance of an indicator.
The process of gathering evidence of learning to make a judgement about the level of proficiency or expertise of a learner.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of 'Construct'?

A progression of learning derived from analysis of results from many assessed individuals.
Observable phenomena that can be used to infer something not directly observable; what students do, say, make or write.
An attribute, ability, expertise, proficiency or competence that cannot be observed directly and must be inferred from observable behaviours.
A category of observable behaviour that demonstrates a capability and can be performed at different levels of proficiency.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of 'Validity'?

A brief summary statement capturing the essence of a level statement. May serve as a heading for a level statement.
The extent to which an assessment measures, in a way that is interpretable and fit for purpose, the construct it was designed to measure.

Assessment using behavioural patterns to determine a learner's position on a pathway of competence or expertise.

An attribute, ability, expertise, proficiency or competence that cannot be observed directly and must be inferred from observable behaviours.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of 'Reliability'?

Observable phenomena that can be used to infer something not directly observable; what students do, say, make or write.
A set of level statements describing increasing proficiency in a competency. May serve as an assessment tool.
The consistency of results produced by an assessment across different assessors, learners or occasions.

A component of a competency. May also be referred to as an ‘element,’ ‘strand’ or ‘skill’ within the competency.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of 'Capability'?

An attribute, ability, expertise, proficiency or competence that cannot be observed directly and must be inferred from observable behaviours.
The extent to which an assessment measures, in a way that is interpretable and fit for purpose, the construct it was designed to measure.

A component of a competency. May also be referred to as an ‘element,’ ‘strand’ or ‘skill’ within the competency.

Observable phenomena that can be used to infer something not directly observable; what students do, say, make or write.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of 'Indicator'?

A category of observable behaviour that demonstrates a capability and can be performed at different levels of proficiency.
A set of level statements describing increasing proficiency in a competency. May serve as an assessment tool.
A matrix identifying the construct to be assessed, its capabilities, indicators, quality criteria, and learning progression.

A developmental framework describing increasing levels of proficiency or sophistication, such as Bloom's Taxonomy.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of 'Quality criterion'?

The process of gathering evidence of learning to make a judgement about the level of proficiency or expertise of a learner.
The extent to which an assessment measures, in a way that is interpretable and fit for purpose, the construct it was designed to measure.

Assessment using behavioural patterns to determine a learner's position on a pathway of competence or expertise.

A descriptor of an observable behaviour that demonstrates a particular level of proficiency in the performance of an indicator.

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