exam
Proctored knowledge check
An exam is a test of knowledge or ability, short for examination.
Students take exams in school; professionals pass licensing exams to practice medicine or law.
I have three exams next week.
The word implies a formal assessment with stakes attached, distinguishing it from casual quizzes or self-checks.
Formal evaluation of worth
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- scoringEarning points in competition
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
feedback · rating · marking · rubric · curve · percentile · ranking · performance
Brief informal test
- finalLast and decisive
- midtermExam at semester's middle
- testEvaluative examination
- multiple-choiceFormat offering preset options
true-false · essay · oral · practical · written · proctor · invigilator · bluebook
State of anxious unease
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- worryTroubled mental state
jitters · butterflies · tension · apprehension · fear · sweating · trembling · insomnia
Routine health evaluation
- physicalOf body or matter
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
urinalysis · colonoscopy · mammography · hearing test · X-ray · MRI · biopsy · palpation
Altering to improve
- flashcardsPaper memorization tools
- notesBrief written records
- textbookAcademic subject manual
- highlighterLuminous ink pen
memorization · cramming · preparation · practice · tutoring · concentration · comprehension · review
Recognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- valedictorianTop-ranked graduating student
- dean's listAcademic achievement recognition
scholarship · summa · magna · cum laude · high marks · top score · recognition · success
Course plan document
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- coursePlanned path forward
- semesterHalf academic year
- professorSenior university teacher
university · college · degree · major · credits · GPA · transcript · graduation
Attestation of qualification
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
- admissionsActs of letting in
- eligibilityState of meeting criteria
- prerequisiteRequired prior condition
accreditation · competency · proficiency · civil service · CPA · MCAT · LSAT · GRE
assessment
Formal evaluation of worth
judgment · feedback · rating · marking · rubric · curve · percentile · ranking · performance · results
quiz
Brief informal test
multiple-choice · true-false · essay · oral · practical · written · proctor · invigilator · bluebook · timed
nervousness
State of anxious unease
worry · jitters · butterflies · tension · apprehension · fear · sweating · trembling · insomnia · restlessness
checkup
Routine health evaluation
blood test · urinalysis · colonoscopy · mammography · hearing test · X-ray · MRI · biopsy · palpation · specimen
revision
Altering to improve
- flashcardsPaper memorization tools
- notesBrief written records
- textbookAcademic subject manual
highlighter · memorization · cramming · preparation · practice · tutoring · concentration · comprehension · review · reading
honors
Recognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- valedictorianTop-ranked graduating student
dean's list · scholarship · summa · magna · cum laude · high marks · top score · recognition · success · accomplishment
syllabus
Course plan document
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- coursePlanned path forward
- semesterHalf academic year
professor · university · college · degree · major · credits · GPA · transcript · graduation · thesis
certification
Attestation of qualification
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
- admissionsActs of letting in
- eligibilityState of meeting criteria
prerequisite · accreditation · competency · proficiency · civil service · CPA · MCAT · LSAT · GRE · TOEFL
- classroomdesk, desks, chair, chairs, teacher
- educationeducation, school, schools, teachers, students
- eventsevent, events, party, parties, wedding
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- schoolingelementary school, school, middle school, high school, primary schools
- academicsprofessor, course, university professors, math, professors
examhomework
Student assignments for outside class
pop quiz · self-assessment · practice · classwork · class participation
examrecess
Pause in activity
free period · break · unchallenging · relaxation · downtime
- final examConcluding course assessment
- eye examAssessment of sight
- physical examMedical evaluation of health
- entrance examTest for acceptance
- bar examLicensure test for attorneys
- dental examsProfessional teeth inspections
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