What outlines criteria of student performance that teachers check off as mastery is demonstrated?

• A. Rubric
• B. Analytical Checklist
• C. Rating Scale
• D. Progress Report

Answer: (B)

Outlining explicit criteria and checking them off as mastery is demonstrated is a hallmark of an analytical checklist. This tool breaks a task into discrete, observable components and lets the teacher verify, one by one, that each criterion has been met. When every criterion is checked, the student has demonstrated mastery of the task. This approach provides clear, objective evidence of what the student can do and where they may still need support, guiding targeted feedback and instruction.

If a rubric were used, you’d see levels of quality for each criterion, which describes how well something is done rather than simply whether a criterion is met. A rating scale focuses on assigning a level of overall quality rather than marking off all individual parts, and a progress report tracks growth over time. The analytical checklist specifically emphasizes confirming the presence of all required components to declare mastery.