Plain English Meaning
The shared vocabulary instructors use when talking about how they check, measure, and judge a student's learning and flying ability.
Full Definition
The set of specific words and phrases used by aviation instructors to describe, categorize, and conduct evaluations of student learning and performance. It includes terms that distinguish between different types of assessment (such as formative versus summative), different methods (such as oral, written, or performance-based), and different purposes (such as diagnosing weak areas versus confirming readiness for a checkride).
Context Anchor
Seen in the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook when learning how instructors evaluate students and give training feedback.