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# Glossary

Confirmation

An assessment that is made after a semester, or whenever the student has thoroughly demonstrated competency in a given curriculum outcome.

Curriculum Framework

OSL allows for the definition of one or more curriculum frameworks. A curriculum framework defines the learning dimensions, outcomes and standards. Outcome statements are defined at various levels so that students progress against specific curriculum outcomes can be tracked and monitored.

Demonstration

An assessment that is used to indicate an instance where a student has demonstrated a proficiency level in a given curriculum outcome.

Framework Item

A component or learning dimension of a curriculum framework. For example, English is an area of specialization, the relevant framework items are Language, Writing, and Speaking.

Learning Item

A key element within the LT that represents a part of a lesson plan. Teachers construct a hierarchy of learning items to develop a logical sequence of learning activities for their students.

Lesson Plan

A list of learning items created by teachers.

Oracle Student Learning (OSL)

An enterprise teaching and learning product with the aim of improving the learning outcomes of students in Kindergarten to year 12 (K-12) education.

OSL Learning Tool Admin

A browser-based administration application intended for Administrators who manage the students, teachers, curricula, and classes.

OSL Learning Tool (LT)

The primary user interface provided by OSL for teachers, students and parents.

Outcome Statement

A description of the meaning of a proficiency level in terms of a framework item.

Proficiency Levels

A level of defined proficiency that can be used to assess student's day-to-day learning or overall learning progress.

Proficiency Set

A set of proficiency levels.

Student Reporting

Student Reporting is a component of OSL which is integrated with the LT. It is implemented using the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE).