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Definition:
This type of test determines a student's placement on a normal distribution curve.
Students compete against each other on this type of assessment. This is what is
being referred to with the phrase, 'grading on a curve'.
Related Terms
• Criterion- Referenced
Test
• reliability
• vaidity
Assessments
Use these resources to further your knowledge of assessments.
This information helps you create effective tests that actually assess your
student's learning.
Is high stakes testing good for our students? A Florida school awarded money
to students who passed the FCAT. Is this a bribe or a reward?
Given the current call for higher educational standards, the public may be
shocked to discover the negative impact of standardized achievement tests
such as the SAT II on meaningful education.
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