proovitöö
Proovitöö is an Estonian term meaning "trial work" or "practice task." In education, it denotes a task designed to assess or develop a learner's practical skills, knowledge application, and problem-solving abilities in a realistic or simulated work setting. A proovitöö is typically smaller in scope than a final project or examination and serves as a preparatory or diagnostic assignment.
Implementation and assessment: A teacher or supervisor assigns a proovitöö with clear objectives and a rubric.
Contexts and use: The concept is common in vocational education, applied sciences, and some university courses,
Relationship to other assessments: Proovitöö is distinct from a final thesis or certification exam, but it
Etymology: The word combines "proovi" (to try) and "töö" (work) in Estonian.