STANDARDIZED TEST

Definition
 A standardized test is a test that is administered and scored in a consistent, or
"standard", manner. A standardized test is the one which has been developed
from tryouts and experimentation to ensure that it is reliable and valid.
Norm Versus Criterion
Norm-referencing is when you compare the data to other test-takers.
Criterion-referencing is when test data is measured against a specific description or
rubrics.
Example of Standardized Test

Category Specific Example

Intelligence Test Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Achievement Test Metropolitan Achievement Test
Aptitude Test Raven’s Progressive Matrices
Critical thinking Test Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal
Interest Test RIASEC Markers Scale
Personality Test NEO Personality Inventory

TEACHER MADE TEST

Definition
Non-standardized or teacher-made tests are usually intended for classroom
assessment. They are used for classroom purposes, such as determining whether
learners have reached the learning target.
Example of Teacher Made Test
1. Matching type
2. Summative Test
3. Essay