Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretest
noun
/ˈpriːˌtɛst/
Definition
A pretest is an assessment given before an educational course or program to measure knowledge or skills at the beginning.
Examples
- The teacher administered a pretest to gauge the students’ prior knowledge.
- Results from the pretest helped in tailoring the curriculum to meet students’ needs.
- Using a pretest can identify areas of strength and weakness before a course begins.
Meaning
It measures what a learner knows before they engage with new material.
Synonyms
- initial test
- baseline assessment
- diagnostic test
