B212 words · Upper-intermediate

University & Exams vocabulary — B2

University & Exams vocabulary for higher education's own language, including assessment, candidate and criteria, with terms like credential and eligibility.

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assessment
/əˈsɛsmənt/
The process of judging how good a student's work or ability is.
Example: Our course has a written assessment at the end of each unit.
candidate
/ˈkændədeɪt/
A person who is taking a test or applying for a job or place.
Example: Each candidate must bring photo identification to the exam hall.
mock
/mɑk/
Done as a practice version of the real thing.
Example: We sat a mock exam three months before the real one.
marking scheme
An official guide that shows how many points each part of an answer should receive.
Example: The teacher followed the marking scheme closely when grading essays.
pass mark
The lowest score you need to get in order to pass an exam.
Example: You need forty percent to reach the pass mark.
criteria
/kraɪˈtɪriə/
The standards used to judge how good a piece of work is.
Example: The essay was marked against three clear criteria.
borderline
/ˈbɔrdərˌlaɪn/
Very close to the line between passing and failing, or between two grades.
Example: Her mark was borderline, so a second teacher checked the paper.
moderation
/ˌmɑdərˈeɪʃən/
A process in which several examiners compare their marking to make sure it is fair and consistent.
Example: All the essays went through moderation before final grades were given.
eligibility
/ˌɛlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/
The right to take an exam because you meet the necessary conditions.
Example: Attendance of eighty percent is required for eligibility to sit the final exam.
portfolio
/pɔrtˈfoʊliˌoʊ/
A collection of your best work that you show to prove what you can do.
Example: She brought a portfolio of her designs to the interview.
competency
/ˈkɑmpətɪnsi/
The ability to do something well, especially a skill that is officially tested or required for a job.
Example: Applicants must demonstrate competency in spoken French.
credential
/krɪˈdɛnʃəl/
A qualification or piece of evidence that proves you are trained or qualified to do something.
Example: He listed his academic credentials on his CV.