| A | B |
| Observation | Chief method of informal evaluation |
| Test | Chief method of formal evaluation |
| Pretesting | Method used to measure entry behvior |
| Formative testing | Method used to monitor learning progress |
| Summative testing | Method used to certify mastery |
| Norm-referenced test | Measure interpreted in terms of relative performance |
| Criterion-referenced test | Measure interpreted in terms of a task |
| Objective | Something toward which effort is directed |
| Domain | Entire set of elements contained within something |
| Taxonomy | Means of classifying elements |
| Measurement | A quantitative description |
| Affective outcome | Behavior related to the emotions |