How does the type of test (e.g., norm-referenced vs. criterion-referenced) affect assessment accommodation decisions?
Some states use norm-referenced tests (NRT), nearly all use criterion-referenced tests (CRT), and some use both. NRTs are used to allow comparisons to norms developed under standardized procedures; CRTs assess whether students can perform particular tasks, but do not compare a student s performance with the performance of a standardization group.
Related Questions
- Is revised test format (other than Braille or large type) an allowable accommodation on State assessments? If so, who is responsible for revising the test format?
- What type of samples should a facility collect to test how the treatment system is operating (grab vs. composite)?
- How does this type of assessment compare with a traditional paper and pencil test?
