assessment terms quiz2

Which term matches this definition? An attribute, ability, expertise, proficiency or competence that cannot be observed directly and must be inferred from observable behaviours.

• Capability
• Reliability
• Validity
• Construct

Which term matches this definition? The extent to which an assessment measures, in a way that is interpretable and fit for purpose, the construct it was designed to measure.

• Learning progression
• Validity
• Taxonomy
• Performance-based assessment

Which term matches this definition? The consistency of results produced by an assessment across different assessors, learners or occasions.

• Reliability
• Performance-based assessment
• Nutshell statement
• Validity

Which term matches this definition? A component of a competency. May also be referred to as an ‘element,’ ‘strand’ or ‘skill’ within the competency.

• Level statement
• Taxonomy
• Construct
• Capability

Which term matches this definition? A category of observable behaviour that demonstrates a capability and can be performed at different levels of proficiency.

• Construct
• Empirical progression
• Indicator
• Assessment framework

Which term matches this definition? A descriptor of an observable behaviour that demonstrates a particular level of proficiency in the performance of an indicator.

• Capability
• Nutshell statement
• Construct
• Quality criterion

Which term matches this definition? A description that captures the distinguishing character of performance at a particular level of proficiency in a competency.

• Level statement
• Assessment
• Validity
• Hypothesised progression

Which term matches this definition? A brief summary statement capturing the essence of a level statement. May serve as a heading for a level statement.

• Performance-based assessment
• Evidence
• Quality criterion
• Nutshell statement

Which term matches this definition? A set of level statements describing increasing proficiency in a competency. May serve as an assessment tool.

• Learning progression
• Assessment
• Construct
• Taxonomy

Which term matches this definition? A matrix identifying the construct to be assessed, its capabilities, indicators, quality criteria, and learning progression.

• Reliability
• Capability
• Assessment framework
• Evidence