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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–11, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/
This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for amendments or additions.
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Criteria-referenced
assessment is the process of evaluating (and grading) the learning of students
against a set of pre-specified criteria.
explanatory context
It is often contrasted with norm-referenced assessment.
analytical review
For Wojtczak (2002):
Criterion-referenced assessment refers to testing against an absolute standard such as an individual's performance against a benchmark.
For Huitt (1996), the purpose of criteria-referenced assessment is:
To determine whether each student has achieved specific skills or
concepts.
To find out how much students know before instruction begins and
after it has finished.
Mississippi State University (2004) notes
that:
Criterion-referenced scores (proficiency levels), unlike
norm-referenced scores, have their own meanings. These scores or levels are
defined in terms of specific competencies expected of studentsÉ
BusinessDictionary.com (2011), defines criterion-referenced assessment as:
Evaluation that attempts to uncover the strengths and weakness of a student or trainee in terms of what he or she knows or doesn't know, understands or doesn't understand, or can do or cannot do, as measured against a benchmark or standard. Also called content referenced assessment or criterion referenced test.
associated issues
related terms
assessment
of student learning
assessment [of quality]
sources
BusinessDictionary.com, 2011, Criterion-referenced assessment, available at http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/criterion-referenced-assessment.html, accessed 3 February 2011.
Huitt, W.,
1996, Measurement and evaluation: Criterion- versus norm-referenced testing. Educational
Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University, http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/measeval/crnmref.html,
accessed 3 February 2011.
Mississippi State University, 2004,
Office of Institutional Research, Results of the Academic Profile Assessment, http://www.msstate.edu/dept/oir/academicprofile.pdf., updated October, 2004, accessed 3 February 2011.
Wojtczak, A., 2002, Glossary of Medical Education Terms, http://www.iime.org/glossary.htm, December, 2000, Revised February 2002, accessed 2 February 2011.