Dynamic assessment is used to evaluate a learner's learning potential by examining how they respond to instruction.

• A. It is a fixed-proficiency test taken once
• B. It is a language proficiency screener
• C. It is an interactive, instructional approach that measures learning potential and response to mediation
• D. It is a self-report questionnaire of abilities

Answer: (C)

Dynamic assessment looks at how much a learner can grow with guided instruction. It’s not just testing what they already know; it’s about how they respond when mediation, prompts, modeling, and feedback are provided. This interactive, instructional approach shows learning potential by observing changes from guided teaching episodes, reflecting what the learner could achieve with appropriate support. It ties to the idea that ability to learn can be enhanced through scaffolding, so the focus is on how much instruction helps them perform, not only their current level.

This isn’t a fixed-proficiency test given once, nor is it simply a screen for language proficiency or a self-report of abilities. Its purpose is to illuminate how the learner benefits from instruction, guiding interventions and supports to maximize learning.