Question

An assessment that compares a student's performance to that of a larger group of peers, often based on national standards, is known as a:

• A. Criterion-referenced assessment
• B. Norm-referenced assessment
• C. Diagnostic assessment
• D. Formative assessment

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Norm-referenced assessment

Norm-Referenced Assessment: 

• Compares a student's performance to that of a larger group of peers, often based on national standards. 

• Examples include standardized tests and college admissions exams.