Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Tests refer to formal assessments, typically consisting of questions, problems, or tasks designed to measure specific knowledge, skills, abilities, or characteristics.
These are tests administered and scored under standardized conditions with predetermined instructions and scoring procedures.
Achievement Tests: Achievement tests measure what an individual has learned or accomplished in specific areas such as math, reading comprehension, or science.
Aptitude Tests: Aptitude tests assess an individual's potential for future performance in certain areas by measuring their ability rather than acquired knowledge.