geslaagdgezaktindicator

Geslaagdgezaktindicator is a term used in educational analytics to denote a binary status for an outcome: either a student, assessment, or course result is marked as “geslaagd” (passed) or “gezakt” (failed) according to predefined criteria. In practice, it functions as a pass/fail flag that can be assigned at different levels, such as an individual student, a specific course, or a cohort.

The indicator is typically derived from existing result data, such as exam marks, assignment grades, or credit requirements, using a specified passing threshold. For an individual student, the indicator has a value of 1 if the result meets the criteria and 0 if it does not. Aggregated, it yields metrics like the pass rate or success rate for a class, program, or term, calculated as the proportion of indicators signaling success.

Common uses include monitoring and reporting in dashboards, accreditation processes, and program evaluation. It supports quick comparisons over time, between cohorts, or across programs. Data quality and policy definitions are important considerations, as the threshold for passing, treatment of retakes, and handling of missing results influence the indicator’s value.

Limitations of the geslaagdgezaktindicator include its binary simplification, which discards information about degree of mastery and variation in performance, and sensitivity to policy choices. It is often complemented by more detailed metrics that capture grade distributions, completion times, and attainment levels.

See also: pass rate, completion rate, learning analytics.