Verb reference

This reference table includes some of the most frequently used verbs in educational and training contexts (remember that xAPI allows for the creation of custom verbs so these may not cover all necessary interactions):

Verb IDDisplay (English)Description

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/attempted

attempted

The learner tried an activity but did not necessarily complete it.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/completed

completed

The learner successfully finished the activity.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/passed

passed

The learner achieved a passing result in an assessment.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/failed

failed

The learner did not achieve a passing result in an assessment.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/experienced

experienced

The learner experienced the content or activity without necessarily completing it.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/attended

attended

The learner was present at a live event or session.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/answered

answered

The learner provided an answer to a question or a set of questions.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/asked

asked

The learner asked a question or sought information.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/commented

commented

The learner made comments on or about an activity or resource.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/created

created

The learner created something new, like a document or project.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/joined

joined

The learner became part of a group or community.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/left

left

The learner left a group or ended participation in an activity.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/shared

shared

The learner shared information or resources with others.

http://adlnet.gov/expapi/verbs/viewed

viewed

The learner viewed or observed an item or resource but did not necessarily interact with it further.

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