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What is the primary difference between Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced tests?
What is the primary difference between Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced tests?
- Norm-Referenced tests compare a child's performance with pre-established criteria, while Criterion-Referenced tests compare a child to same-age peers. (correct)
- Criterion-Referenced tests measure performance against pre-established criteria, while Norm-Referenced tests assess skills on specific tasks.
- Criterion-Referenced tests are based on yes/no responses, while Norm-Referenced tests use quality of responses to assess performance.
- Norm-Referenced tests use statistical criteria to compare performance with same-age peers, while Criterion-Referenced tests use research data to set norms.
Which type of test compares a child to other children of the same age group?
Which type of test compares a child to other children of the same age group?
- Criterion-Referenced test
- Norm-Referenced test (correct)
- Criterion-Referenced and Norm-Referenced tests both do this
- None of the above
In Criterion-Referenced tests, how is a child's performance typically judged?
In Criterion-Referenced tests, how is a child's performance typically judged?
- Based on statistical criteria
- Measured against pre-established criteria or norms (correct)
- Using yes/no or correct/incorrect responses
- Compared to same-age peers
What types of responses are common in Criterion-Referenced tests?
What types of responses are common in Criterion-Referenced tests?
Which is an example of a Criterion-Referenced test assessment mentioned in the text?
Which is an example of a Criterion-Referenced test assessment mentioned in the text?
How is performance judged in Criterion-Referenced tests based on the text?
How is performance judged in Criterion-Referenced tests based on the text?
Study Notes
Criterion-Referenced Screening Tools
- Criterion-Referenced Tests: assess a child's performance on specific skills, e.g. spelling test with 3-letter words, series of motor tasks
- Responses are yes/no, correct/incorrect, with optional notes on quality of responses
- Performance is judged based on a set 'criterion', e.g. 7/10 is considered “no concern”; 2 “not yets” indicates a concern
- Examples of Criterion-Referenced Tests: Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (E-LAP), LookSee (formerly Nipissing)
Norm-Referenced Screening Tools
- Norm-Referenced Tests: compare student performance with same-age peers (norm sample)
- Comparing a child to other children of the same age group, e.g. comparing a 10-year-old to other 10-year-olds
- Examples of Norm-Referenced Tests: EQAO, literacy test
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Description
Explore the differences between criterion-referenced and norm-referenced screening tools in standardized testing. Learn how performance is measured against pre-established criteria or against same-age peers.
