How to Interpret a Childs Test Scores?
The most pressing question parents ask is, “What do the scores mean?” To start, compare each of the test scores with daily class work scores. Is there a large difference between the test results and your impression of how each student should have scored? If there is no difference, the test confirmed your impression of each child’s skills. If there is a large difference, however, look closely at the scores and the child’s in-class performance. What do you think causes the difference? There is no easy way to determine the reason, but subskill scores can help you identify problem areas. Check to see if any one subskill score lowered the overall test score. For example, reading tests often have subskill scores in vocabulary and comprehension. Although a parent may not be overly concerned if a child has an overall score in the 75th percentile in reading, the child may need to improve vocabulary skills if her vocabulary subskill score was in the 65th percentile. If the student’s test results
