Pretest: meaning, definitions and examples

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pretest

 

[ ˈpriːˌtɛst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

assessment process

A pretest is an assessment administered before a specific learning period or instructional intervention. It aims to gauge existing knowledge, skills, or abilities related to the material to be taught. The results help educators tailor their instruction to meet the needs of students.

Synonyms

baseline assessment, diagnostic test, initial test

Examples of usage

  • The teacher conducted a pretest to identify students' prior knowledge.
  • Before the training, participants took a pretest to assess their readiness.
  • A pretest can help in understanding the effectiveness of the upcoming course.

Translations

Translations of the word "pretest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-teste

🇮🇳 पूर्व परीक्षण

🇩🇪 Vortest

🇮🇩 pra-tes

🇺🇦 попередній тест

🇵🇱 test wstępny

🇯🇵 事前テスト

🇫🇷 pré-test

🇪🇸 preprueba

🇹🇷 ön test

🇰🇷 사전 테스트

🇸🇦 اختبار مسبق

🇨🇿 předtest

🇸🇰 predtest

🇨🇳 预测试

🇸🇮 predtest

🇮🇸 forskoðunartest

🇰🇿 алдын ала тест

🇬🇪 წინა ტესტი

🇦🇿 ön test

🇲🇽 prueba previa

Etymology

The term 'pretest' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'test,' which originates from the Old French 'tester,' meaning to 'witness' or 'bear witness.' The combination of these elements reflects the function of a pretest as a measure taken before educational instruction or training. The use of the term has become increasingly prevalent in educational settings since the mid-20th century as educators began valuing assessments that inform instruction and tailoring teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs. Thus, a pretest serves both diagnostic and formative purposes.