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Simply put, they test an individual against an established norm, or criterion to see if the individual meets the criterion that is set. For example, a teacher wants to test students in such a way that it will be clear who has adequately learned the material that was taught, and who needs work. On a criterion referenced test, it is not enough just to see who did 'best' on the test, or who did not do well. For whatever reason, even the person performing 'best' might not have adequate mastery of the material. In that case this would probably indicate a problem with the teaching of the material, or a problem with the way the test was made.
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What are the differences between norm-referenced tests and criterion-referenced tests?
Norm-referenced test is an estimate of the position of the tested individual. A criterion-referenced test is one that provides for translating test scores.
What term is used to describe standardized tests that compare an individual child's score to the average score of others her age?
norm referenced tests
What is the singular possessive form of criterion?
The singular possessive form of criterion is criterion's
When data must satisfy multiple criterion?
Compound Criterion
What are the two plurals of criterion?
There is only one plural for criterion, which is criteria.
