Definition
What adaptive assessment means.
Adaptive assessment is an assessment approach that changes task difficulty, support, or pathway based on evidence gathered while a learner works. Instead of giving every learner the same fixed test, it uses responses, explanations, and performance signals to estimate mastery more efficiently and reveal what to do next.
Example
What it looks like in practice.
A learner who explains a proportional reasoning step well can move to transfer, while a learner showing a ratio misconception receives a targeted follow-up.
How QLM implements it
Where it appears in QLM.
QLM combines simulations, tutor transcripts, misconception signals, and profile evidence to adapt assessment pathways without reducing learning to final answers.
FAQ
Questions this page answers.
Is adaptive assessment only multiple choice?
No. It can adapt simulations, explanations, prompts, oral defenses, and performance tasks.
What does it produce?
It produces evidence of mastery, misconception, strategy, and readiness for the next task.
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