Type of

Assessm
ent
NormReferenced
CriterionReferenced
CurriculumBased
Measurement
Portfolio

Description
Refers to standarized tests on which a pupil's
performance is compared to that of his or her peers
An assessment procedure in which a student's
performance is compared to a particular level of
mastery
A form of criterion-referenced assessment in which
test items are based on objectives found in the
local school curriculum
Simply a collection of samples of a student's best
work gathered over a period of time

Purpose
To get an overall idea of how your students
score compared to every other student in the
state
They can help in instructional planning and
decision making in monitoring progess
toward educational goals
Pupil's performance is evaluated several
times a week with test items
To gather student generated products to
accomplish goals established by the teacher