Criterion Ref V. Norm Ref Grading

Question 1

Criterion referenced

Answer 1

Compares a person’s knowledge or skills against a predetermined standard, learning goal, performance level, or other criterion.

• Individualized
• Cut scores, this is the average, above, below average score.

Question 2

Normed-referenced

Answer 2

• comparing to people
• Ranked
• Grading on a curve
• Standardized percentile scores