What makes the WASL different from other standardized tests?
The WASL is unlike more familiar standardized tests, which measure students’ performance against other students. The WASL measures students’ performance against a set of standards, not against their peers. Think of the WASL like the test you take to earn a driver’s license. It doesn’t matter what the average score on the test is or whether some drivers scored above or below you. What matters is whether you can show you have the driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws to “meet the standard” and get a license.
