Criterion-Referenced Test
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An assessment that measures a student's performance against a specific set of skills or standards, rather than comparing to other students. These tests show what a student can and cannot do — for example, whether they can add two-digit numbers or read at a certain level.
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An assessment that compares a student's performance to a national sample of students of the same age or grade. Results are reported as standard scores, percentile ranks, or age/grade equivalents. These tests help identify whether a student is performing significantly below expectations.
A brief, standardized assessment method used to monitor student progress in basic academic skills like reading fluency, math computation, and writing. CBMs are administered frequently (weekly or biweekly) and the results are graphed to show growth over time.
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