Utilization of

Assessment Data:
SCORING
Prepared By

Ana Lyn Cruz

John Joseph Fernando
Janice Flores
Objectives

 Toknow and describe norm-referenced

tests and criterion-referenced tests and
where they are applied
 Toformulate generalization from the
differences of norm-referenced test and
criterion-referenced test
SCORING

 simply getting marks or score

 marks or score are acquired in tests
 marks or score are denoted by numbers
TESTS WHERE TEACHERS GET SCORES OF
LEARNERS

NORM-REFERENCED TESTS
CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS
Norm-Referenced Tests

 refers to standardized tests that are

designed to compare and rank test takers in
relation to one another
Norm-Referenced Tests

 Scores from these tests report whether test takers

performed better or worse than a hypothetical
average student, which is determined by
comparing scores against the performance results
of a statistically selected group of test takers,
typically of the same age or grade level, who
have already taken the exam.
Norm-Referenced Tests

 Norm-referenced scores are generally reported as

a percentage or percentile ranking.

Example
If your score is at the 80th percentile, it means that
you scored better than 80% of your group or class
Examples of Norm-Reference Tests
 College Entrance Exams
 compares all applicants scores and those who
excels among that took the exam will be
accepted. Some universities in the US only
take those who got scores in 75th percentile
 Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Tests
 the average score is at 100, and your
intelligence will be interpreted if you got
below or above that average
 PRC Board Examinations (like LET)
Criterion-Referenced Tests

 refers to assessments designed to measure

student performance against a fixed set of
predetermined criteria
Criterion-Referenced Tests

 Scores from these tests used to evaluate whether

students have learned a specific body of
knowledge or acquired a specific skill set
Criterion-Referenced Tests

 Every student taking the exam could theoretically

fail if they don’t meet the expected standard;
alternatively, every student could earn the
highest possible score. On criterion-referenced
tests, it is not only possible, but desirable, for
every student to pass the test or earn a perfect
score.
Examples of Criterion-Reference Tests
 Driving Tests
 the goal of this test is to see if the
applicant is skilled enough to handle a
vehicle.
 Citizenship Tests
 these test only need to know if the
examinee is familiar with the country’s
history and government.
 TESDA National Certificates (NC)/
Certificate of Competency (COC)
Comparison of NRT and CRT
Advantages of Norm-Reference Tests

 Simple
 Tested and Always Revised
 Shows who needs specific educational needs
 Decreases bias or favoritism
Disadvantages of Norm-Reference Tests

 Can easily be misused

 Encourages teachers to see their students as only
numbers
 Promotes memorization over other cognitive skills
 Discrimination
Advantages of Criterion-Reference Tests

 Measure Progress
 Fairer and promote greater Equity
 Promotes the use of higher-level cognitive skills
Disadvantages of Criterion-Reference Tests
 Not flexible
 Highly subjective and misleading
 Tests can easily be exploited
 Predictable
Conclusion

 Scoring is simply getting marks from tests

 Norm-reference tests are standardized tests that ranks
and compare test takers
 Criterion-reference tests are tests that has predetermined
criteria the test takers need to fulfill
 There are several situations that norm-reference tests are
more appropriate than the latter type, the same as
criterion-reference tests. They both have advantages and
disadvantages that need to be monitored when you
became a teacher.
THANK YOU!
Any question?