The philosophy that the rights and freedoms of the individual are more important than those of the group. Individualism is predominantly found in western cultures.

The ability to choose and act freely without restraint from others.

A series of courses offered by schools, colleges, or universities.

A form of student evaluation for the student and the teacher that helps to document a student’s personal performance and help to form an evaluation. A performance contract is sometimes also referred to as a study guide.

A method of collecting data where six to twelve individuals participate in a discussion with a moderator.

A form of program evaluation where samples of student work from the beginning of the class are compared to work at the end of the academic class or program.

When the first set of test scores are extremely high or low by random chance, the next set of test scores are more likely to move back toward the average.

How a student interprets their own academic achievement or efforts.

A theory used to explain the differences between genders in a career path. It is based on the idea that there are intrinsic differences between men and women when it comes to their behavior, goals, and outlook on life.

A theory used to explain the differences between genders in a career path. It is based on the idea that women tend to have fewer opportunities presented to them for more successful careers.