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Performance Tests (Skill Checks) Yes No ?

1. Are students encouraged to demon-
strate their competence (complete
the skill check for the unit they are
studying) when they feel ready to do
so?
2. Does every test item measure a
course skill (i.e., does each item
match the objective it is measuring
in terms of performance and condi-
tions)?

3. Do students receive immediate and
constructive feedback on their test
performance?
4. When a student’s performance is
judged to be not yet competent, is
the weakness diagnosed and addi-
tional assistance given—without
belittling the student?

5. Is the student required to demon-
strate competence in each key skill
before being considered competent
in the skills being taught?