Types of score interpretations
Download as PPTX, PDF4 likes1,618 views
This document discusses norm-referenced and criterion-referenced test interpretations. Norm-referenced assessments measure a variety of skills on a wider scope of content and compare performance to a sample group. Criterion-referenced tests measure mastery of a specific set of knowledge or skills and can be used to identify what students have learned. Both types of assessments should be developed using valid and reliable methods, including representing the achievement domain and using a relevant sample of test items.
![
Guidelines when interpreting norm-referenced
test scores.[Nitko & Brookhart (2011)]
1. Detect any unexpected pattern of scores.
2. Determine the reasons for score patterns.
3. Do not expect surprises for every student.
Norm-referenced
Interpretation](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/typesofinterpretations-170603040148/85/Types-of-score-interpretations-5-320.jpg)
Types of score interpretations
- 1. Speaker: Lyza Mae L. Cuatriz
- 2. Norm-referenced Interpretation Latin word “norma” “Norma” means precept or rule
- 3. A norm-referenced assessment tends to be general as it covers a wider scope of content measuring a variety of skills. (Kubizyn & Borich 2010) Norm-referenced Interpretation
- 4. When using percentile ranks, Campbell (1995) cautioned test interpreters that; (1)Percentile units are not necessarily equal in size and; (2)It is of critical importance that the norms be developed using a comparable cohort of students Norm-referenced Interpretation
- 5. Guidelines when interpreting norm-referenced test scores.[Nitko & Brookhart (2011)] 1. Detect any unexpected pattern of scores. 2. Determine the reasons for score patterns. 3. Do not expect surprises for every student. Norm-referenced Interpretation
- 6. 4. Small differences in subtest scores should be viewed as chance fluctuations. 5. Use information from various assessments and observations to explain performance on other assessments. Norm-referenced Interpretation
- 7. Greek word “kriterion” “Kriterion” means standard Criterion-referenced Interpretation
- 8. Mastery tests generate criterion-referenced interpretations. Multiple choice questions, alternate response items, short-response and essays enable criterion-referenced interpretations since these test formats can be used to measure specific body of knowledge or skills set that students have acquired. (Kubizyn & Borich 2010) Criterion-referenced Interpretation
- 9. Criterion-referenced scores include percentage correct, speed of performance, quality ratings and precision of performance. (Nitko & Brookhart 2011) Criterion-referenced Interpretation
- 10. Norm- referenced and Criterion- referenced Interpretations Specification of achievement domain to be measured Relevant and representative sample of test items The same test item rules The principles of VALIDTY and RELIABILITY Miller, Linn & Gronlund (2009)