What term describes a standardized achievement test that measures a student's score relative to peers of the same age who took the same test?

What term describes a standardized achievement test that measures a student's score relative to peers of the same age who took the same test?

• A. Criterion Referenced Tests
• B. Curriculum based measurement
• C. Dyslexia
• D. Norm-Referenced test

Answer: (D)

The test described is norm-referenced testing. It standardizes administration and scoring and compares a student’s performance to a large, representative group of peers the same age who took the same test. This yields information about relative standing—such as percentiles or standard scores—showing where the student fits within the age-mpeers distribution, rather than whether they have mastered a specific set of skills. This differs from criterion-referenced testing, which looks at whether a student has achieved defined criteria or standards, regardless of peers. Curriculum-based measurement focuses on ongoing progress within the current curriculum, not on comparing to a norm group. Dyslexia is a learning disability, not a type of test.

The test described is norm-referenced testing. It standardizes administration and scoring and compares a student’s performance to a large, representative group of peers the same age who took the same test. This yields information about relative standing—such as percentiles or standard scores—showing where the student fits within the age-mpeers distribution, rather than whether they have mastered a specific set of skills.

This differs from criterion-referenced testing, which looks at whether a student has achieved defined criteria or standards, regardless of peers. Curriculum-based measurement focuses on ongoing progress within the current curriculum, not on comparing to a norm group. Dyslexia is a learning disability, not a type of test.