Norm Referenced and Criterion Referenced Tests
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Is there a difference between a standardized national or state curriculum vs. norm-referenced tests for evaluating students for general skills and abilities?
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All standardized tests are either norm-referenced or criterion-reference. However, there is a difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests. Standardized tests, and in particular standardized aptitude tests such as the ACT and SAT, provide an objective measure of ability and achievement. The differences are displayed.
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The difference is not between standardized and norm referenced tests. All standardized tests are either norm-referenced or criterion-reference. So there is a difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests. Standardized tests, and in particular standardized aptitude tests such as the ACT and SAT, provide an objective measure of ability and achievement. Some are norm-referenced, which means that the student's score is compared with a select group called ''the norm group." Half the kids do better than the ...
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