Assessment & Measurement / Concept
Adaptive Testing
Definition
Assessment that selects or adjusts subsequent test items in response to information from a learner’s earlier answers.
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Links test item selection to learner responses, assessment design, and adaptive systems.
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Sources and evidence
- ERIC Thesaurus (2025) — ERIC Thesaurus 2025 descriptor: Adaptive Testing (supporting)