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Criterion-Referenced vs Norm-Referenced Tests

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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?

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?

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?

Yes/No and Correct/Incorrect only Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of a Criterion-Referenced test assessment mentioned in the text?

Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (E-LAP) Signup and view all the answers

How is performance judged in Criterion-Referenced tests based on the text?

7/10 is considered 'no concern'; 2 'not yets' indicates a concern Signup and view all the answers

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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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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.