Question discussion

For which one of the following purposes would a norm-referenced test be the most appropriate?

For which one of the following purposes would a norm-referenced test be the most appropriate?

  • ACertifying that a candidate has attained the minimum competency for a licence
  • BDeciding whether a student has mastered a unit before moving on
  • CFinding out which specific skills a pupil lacks
  • DSelecting the top ten candidates for a scholarship out of 500 applicants
Correct answer: D

Explanation

Norm-referenced tests rank candidates relative to one another. The other purposes need criterion-referenced or diagnostic tests.

Discussion 0

Nobody has replied yet. Start the discussion!