achievement test

American  

noun

1. a test designed to measure the knowledge or proficiency of an individual in something that has been learned or taught, as arithmetic or typing.

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achievement test British  

noun

1. psychol a test designed to measure the effects that learning and teaching have on individuals

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Etymology

Origin of achievement test

First recorded in 1920–25

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• achievement test vs. aptitude test

Example Sentences

"Socioeconomic disadvantages early in life can undermine educational achievement, test scores and work experiences. In this way, inequality can undermine equal opportunity," said lead researcher Daniela Goya-Tocchetto, PhD, an assistant professor of organization and human resources at the University at Buffalo-State University of New York.

From Science Daily

Years ago, I was doggedly answering the questions on a standardized high school achievement test when I was asked to identify the poetic device employed in the following stanza:

From Washington Post

"Data through sixth grade from state education records showed that the children randomly assigned to attend pre-K had lower state achievement test scores in third through sixth grades than control children, with the strongest negative effects in sixth grade," the study’s abstract says.

From Fox News

In school, gains in achievement test scores don’t generally last past early elementary school, but other measures, like graduating from high school and not repeating grades, do.

From New York Times

The achievement test evaluated different metrics of musical success, including the body of composed and performed works, number of awards, national and international reviews, and pieces featured in public performances.

From Scientific American