A set of questions to be answered or problems to be solved, used as a means to measure a person's knowledge, aptitude, skill, intelligence, etc.; in school settings, synonymous with examination or exam; as, an intelligence test. Also used attributively; as a test score, test results.
To administer a test{8} to (someone) for the purpose of ascertaining a person's knowledge or skill; especially, in academic settings, to determine how well a student has learned the subject matter of a course of instruction.
Devices, procedures or sets of items that are used to measure ability, skill, understanding, knowledge or achievement (Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors, 1995)
a collection of questions that focusses on one chemistry concept or skill, these questions are designed to give you practice in answering questions on that one concept or skill
a measure of one's knowledge, skill or ability to perform
a one off event and demands basic skills, training implies progression and the development of skills
a particular type of assessment that typically consists of questions administered during a fixed period under reasonably comparable conditions for all students
a series of questions designed to measure the nature and extent of individual differences
a standard device used to measure skills, intellect, personality or other characteristics
a state-mandated exam designed to measure your basic reading, writing and math skills
A way of determining a participant's level of knowledge, skill, expertise or behavior in a given area.
A standardized type of examination, given to a group or to individuals to determine the presence or absence of a particular ability, knowledge or skill or to determine the degree to which such knowledge, skills and abilities are present.
An evaluation of a candidate's job-related competencies/KSAs using a series of questions (e.g., true-false, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and multiple choice) or exercises that are administered in a paper-and-pencil or computer format.
A device or technique used to measure the performance, skill level, or knowledge of a learner on a specific subject matter. It usually involves quantification of results-- a number that represents an ability or characteristic of the person being tested.
any well-defined instrument, process, or procedure that is normed, scored, or quantified and used as a basis for any selection decision. The term "test" is not restricted to only mean paper and pencil test. It may include any measure of criteria (objectively scored, objective but not scored, or subjective) used to differentiate among persons in the employment process.
(voir Test) A tool or technique aimed at measuring a learner's performance, knowledge and skills.
a formal measure of skill, announced in advance and requiring a substantial amount of time to complete (i.e., an hour or more). For example, a test might include a reading passage with questions, a grammar section, and a series of words to use in sentences.
A set of questions, problems, or exercises for determining whether a person has a particular knowledge or skill.
A way of working with the Lesson material within different Language Skills. The Test function allows you to gauge your progress and check your knowledge of the Language within the various Exercises.
A set of questions or situations designed to elicit responses that permit an inference about what a student knows or can do. Tests generally utilize a paper and pencil format, occur within established time limits, restricts access to resources (e.g. reference materials), and yield a limited range of acceptable responses. (McTighe & Ferrara)
In education, certification, counseling, and many other fields, a test or an exam (short for examination) is a tool or technique intended to measure students' expression of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. A test has more questions of greater difficulty and requires more time for completion than a quiz. It is usually divided into two or more sections, each covering a different area of the domain or taking a different approach to assessing the same aspects.