Assessment
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What is the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)?
This refers to a standardized graduate/professional evaluation test, which is coordinated by the Graduate Management Admission Council (a not-for-profit) body. The test evaluates verbal, ... -
Universal Screening vs. Diagnostic Assessment
During my life as a special education teacher, one of the biggest misconceptions I encountered was the belief that a universal screener could be ... -
Evaluating ELearning
There are most ways in which a person can evaluate an eLearning program. However, most organizations do not know about these methods or how ... -
The LSAT (Law School Admission Test): Everything You Need to Know
The LSAT is a skills-based, standardized law school entrance examination overseen by the Nonprofit Law School Admission Council. This is the council responsible for ... -
Test Bias: Everything You Need to Know
A test bias is typified by a negative interpretation of an evaluation, such that it places a particular group of students at a disadvantage. ... -
The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test): Everything You Need to Know
The MCAT is a standardized, computer-based, multiple-choice American entrance evaluation for potential medical students. This test is overseen by the Nonprofit Association of American ... -
Aptitude: Everything You Need to Know
Aptitude is an inborn ability or gifting in specific aspects of education or work. It includes components such as mental ability, cognitive prowess, natural ... -
Learning Objectives: Everything You Need to Know
These are concise/succinct sentences detailing what students are required to have gained by the completion of a course, module, or class session. Well-defined learning ... -
Cut-Off Score: Everything You Need to Know
This term refers to the lowest score obtainable to either pass an exam or gain sufficient knowledge in a subject area. From high-stakes tests, ... -
A Guide to Universal Screening
This is a step typically taken at the start of a school year by officials to identify which students are far below average and ...
