Competency-based assessment (criterion-referenced assessment)

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Competency-based assessment (criterion-referenced assessment) AleAssessment

Measures an individual's performance against a predetermined standard of acceptable performance. Progress is based on actual performance rather than on how well learners perform in comparison to others; usually still given under classroom conditions. CASAS and BEST are examples of competency-based assessments.

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