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Question 1

What name is most prominently associated with the idea of “dynamic testing”?

Answer 1

Robert Sternberg

Question 2

What are the three elements of dynamic testing?

Answer 2

1. Determine the state of one’s expertise. A test of some kind - perhaps an experience or an exam - shows me where I come up short in knowledge or a skill.
2. Refocus learning on areas of low performance. I dedicate myself to becoming more competent using reflection, practice, spacing, and other aspects of effective learning.
3. Follow up with testing to measure the improvement and to keep raising performance. I test myself again, paying attention to what works better now but also to where I still need to improve.