Comparison of Norm Reference and Criterion Refernece Tests

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Running head: COMPARISON OF NORM REFERENCE AND CRITERION REFERENCE TESTS Comparison of Norm Reference and Criterion Reference Tests Comparison of Norm Reference and Criterion Reference Tests | | Norm Reference | Criterion Reference | | | Description | It compares a student's performance to their peers in the same grade and age. [ (Betebenner, 2009) ] | It is a test which shows how a student is progressing. It shows how much a student learns over a period of time. [ (Hambleton, 2013) ] | | Purpose of Tests | To see of a student is learning at the same level as their classmates. Is driven by item statistics. [ (Gilbert Hartman & Looney, 2003) ] | To see a student's achievement level as the student goes through school to make sure they are learning. It primary focus on the content and what is being measured. (Betebenner, 2009) | | Content | Measurers a wide range of skills the student has learned over time and throughout textbooks by the people who create curriculums. [ (Betebenner, 2009) ] | Measures a skill that is taught in class and based on a curriculum. Each skill has an objective the student must learn and understand. [ (Betebenner, 2009) ] | | Characteristics | Skills are tested less than four times and vary in difficulty. It is made to see who is in at grade level. [ (Hambleton, 2013) ] | The skill has a least four assessments to know which students have mastered the skill. Each assessment has the same level of difficulty. [ (Hambleton, 2013) ] | | Pros | Shows how the student is doing and learning compared to their peers. It gives an understanding to the student's capabilities. It is objective scoring. The more it is taken the more understanding there is as to how and what students are learning. [ (Betebenner, 2009) ] | Measures a skill that is taught in class and if the student understands the skill. Allows teacher to

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