Which statement most accurately describes the major difference between norm referenced and criterion referenced tests?
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This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. A criterion-referenced test is used for a variety of purposes and in a wide array of situations. Contrary to popular belief, these assessments are very different when compared to norm-referenced tests. This article will discuss precisely what a criterion-referenced test is and what it is used for. More so, we will mention how these tests differ from norm-referenced tests. What Is A Criterion-Referenced Test? In short, a criterion-referenced test is an assessment that can be used to measure or determine a student’s performance based on a set of fixed and predetermined criteria. In other words, their results are compared to written descriptions of what the students are expected to know at that particular stage in their academic life. As we have already mentioned, these types of tests can be used for a variety of purposes. Some schools use criterion-referenced tests to determine whether or not students have the acquired knowledge or skill sets for admission. If the student receives a result that is above expectations, they will pass. If their result is below what is expected of them, they fail. Criterion Vs. Norm-Referenced Test Many people do not understand the difference between a criterion and a norm-referenced test. In basic terms, a norm-referenced assessment is designed to rank students based on a bell curve. Their results are compared to that of other students, which helps determine whether they are above or below average academically. This differs from criterion-referenced tests, as the comparative data is not fixed or predetermined. How Are Criterion-Referenced Scores Used?
Concluding Thoughts A criterion-referenced test is an assessment that can be used to determine a student’s performance based on a set of predetermined criteria. These tests differ when compared to norm-referenced tests, which compare the student’s results to the average result of a group of students. Criterion-referenced tests can be used for various purposes, such as identifying weak spots in the academic program. What is the difference between normNorm-referenced tests make comparisons between individuals, and criterion-referenced tests measure a test taker's performance compared to a specific set of standards or criteria.
What is the difference between normWhat is the difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing? Criterion emphasized description of performance and norm referenced emphasizes discrimination among individuals.
Which best describes a criterionCriterion-referenced tests compare a person's knowledge or skills against a predetermined standard, learning goal, performance level, or other criterion. With criterion-referenced tests, each person's performance is compared directly to the standard, without considering how other students perform on the test.
What is the difference between NRT and CRT?Test content for an NRT is selected according to how well it ranks students from high achievers to low, while the content of a CRT is selected by how well it matches the learning outcomes deemed most important.
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