2021年7月29日 · The two terms Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced are commonly used to describe tests, exams, and assessments. They are often some of the first concepts learned when studying assessment and psychometrics. Norm-referenced means that we are referencing how your score compares to other people.

Explore the key differences and similarities between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments in this comprehensive guide for educators looking to make informed choices in student evaluation.

2023年11月13日 · The passage compares norm-referenced evaluation, which ranks students against each other, with criterion-referenced evaluation, assessing students against predefined standards. It discusses their purposes, benefits, and appropriate application contexts in educational assessment.

2024年7月4日 · A norm-referenced comparison looks at a student’s performance in relation to that student’s peers while a criterion-referenced one gauges a student’s performance based on grade-level proficiency.

Key Difference: Norm-referenced is a type of test that assesses the test taker’s ability and performance against other test takers. Criterion-Reference is a type of test that assesses the test taker’s ability to understand a set curriculum.

2018年7月11日 · Learn about norm-referenced vs. criterion-referenced tests and how they can help you guide interventions. Even an assessment expert couldn’t tell the difference between a criterion-referenced test and a norm-referenced test by looking at them.

2018年7月26日 · Criterion- Referenced Tests (CRT) and Norm-Referenced Tests (NRT) are two types of assessments that measure performance, but relative to different criteria. Additionally, scores are reported in different formats, interpreted differently and target different content.

Scores on educational tests can be reported in two ways: criterion-refer-enced and norm-referenced. These two notions describe the context in which a student’s score on a test can be interpreted.

2023年12月15日 · Criterion-Referenced: Focuses on whether you meet a standard or master a skill. Norm-Referenced: Highlights how your performance stacks up against your peers. Preparation: For criterion-referenced tests, study the material until you get it. For norm-referenced tests, strategy matters because you’re competing with others.

Many educators and members of the public fail to grasp the distinctions between criterion-referenced and norm-referenced testing. It is common to hear the two types of testing referred to as if they serve the same purposes, or shared the same characteristics. Much confusion can be eliminated if the basic differences are understood.