as linda was a new lecturer in a private university in malaysia, she felt nervous. She had undergone the mid-year appraisal and had a negative experience from it. As she filled in the appraisal form she wondered whether she had met all the targets set out for her. Have I improved in the areas I was told I was weak in she thought. Indeed, thinking back to the mid-year performance review Irene had mentioned a few areas of weaknesses. Among them was the need to remain alert about her students performance and to improve her reaching performance and classroom management. Linda felt that each of these criteria required a different measurement tool.