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Testing & Assessment

11 terms in this category

ACT (American College Testing)

A standardized college admissions test measuring English, math, reading, and science reasoning, with an optional writing section.

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Benchmark Assessment (Interim Assessment)

Periodic assessments administered throughout the year to measure student progress toward learning standards.

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Diagnostic Assessment

Assessment designed to identify specific learning gaps, strengths, and needs to guide targeted instruction.

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Formative Assessment

Ongoing assessment during instruction to monitor learning and provide feedback that guides teaching adjustments.

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

A numerical measure of academic performance calculated by averaging grades across courses.

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Percentile Rank (Percentile)

A score indicating the percentage of test-takers who scored at or below a particular score, used to compare performance.

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PSAT (Preliminary SAT)

A practice test for the SAT, also used as the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarship recognition.

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SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

A standardized college admissions test measuring reading, writing, and math skills used by US colleges and universities.

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Standardized Testing

Tests administered and scored in a consistent manner across all test-takers to allow fair comparison of results.

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State Assessment (State Test)

Standardized tests required by states to measure student achievement and hold schools accountable under federal law.

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Summative Assessment

Evaluation at the end of instruction to measure achievement and determine whether learning objectives were met.

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