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multiple intelligence
a theory by Howard Gardner that rejects the notion of intelligence as measured by IQ tests and instead
advances the idea that people have different way of learning, based upon how they individually process
information

peer assessment
an assessment performed by an individual sharing the same context; peer assessments are usually
mutual, with each party assessing for the other

performance
the means by which one produces valued results

plagiarism
to use another’s work, writing, research, etc., without crediting the source

primary source
documentation of information created either during events or shortly thereafter, generally by a person
who has direct knowledge and experience of the events (contrast with secondary source; an example
of a primary source might be, Grandma Had Big Teeth, by Little Red Riding Hood)

prioritize
to rate or list projects, tasks, or goals in order of which should be given attention before alternatives

problem
a question, matter, situation, issue, or person that is perplexing, thought provoking, or difficult to deal
with

Process Education
A performance-based philosophy of education which integrates many different educational theories,
processes, and tools in emphasizing the continuous development of learning skills through the use of
assessment principles in order to produce learner self-development

procrastination
intentionally delaying doing something that should be done

psychomotor domain
sphere of functioning or performance that has to do with motor skills

reading log
a tool used to help a reader focus upon using the Reading Methodology as a way to assess and improve
reading skills

reading methodology
a six-step model for optimally learning from written information.

revise
to look over again in order to correct or improve

rubric
a scoring tool for measuring the level of performance achieved which describes in words what
performance looks like at various levels

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