standardized test
Scored identically everywhere
A standardized test is an exam administered and scored in a uniform way across all test-takers, allowing comparison of results.
The SAT, ACT, and GRE are standardized tests used for college admissions.
Critics argue they favor certain demographics; defenders say they provide objective benchmarks: Her standardized test scores opened doors that her grades alone wouldn't have.
College admissions exam
- ACTCollege readiness assessment
- GREGraduate school entrance exam
- MCATAdmission exam for physicians-in-training
- LSATLegal school admission exam
TOEFL · IELTS · PSAT · AP · GED · praxis · regents · bar exam
Statistical ranking threshold
- norm-referencedGraded by comparison
- criterion-referencedMeasured against fixed benchmarks
- score reportRecord of achievement levels
- raw scoreUnmodified numerical result
passing score · cutoff score · grading curve · ranking · stanine · composite score · subscores · score range
Question with listed options
- bubble sheetMachine-readable test form
- answer keyList of correct responses
- true-falseExam with binary responses
- fill-in-the-blankExercise requiring word insertion
proctor · answer sheet · instructions · computer-based · study guide · prep course · scratch paper · time limit
Involving significant consequences
- achievement gapEducational performance inequality
- cultural biasPrejudice favoring familiar customs
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- opt-outChoose not to participate
Quality of being sound
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- item response theoryPsychometric framework modeling ability
- equatingTreating as equivalent
- normingEstablishing reference standards
SAT
College admissions exam
- ACTCollege readiness assessment
- GREGraduate school entrance exam
- MCATAdmission exam for physicians-in-training
LSAT · TOEFL · IELTS · PSAT · AP · GED · praxis · regents · bar exam · civil service exam
percentile
Statistical ranking threshold
- norm-referencedGraded by comparison
- criterion-referencedMeasured against fixed benchmarks
- score reportRecord of achievement levels
raw score · passing score · cutoff score · grading curve · ranking · stanine · composite score · subscores · score range · bell curve
multiple choice
Question with listed options
- bubble sheetMachine-readable test form
- answer keyList of correct responses
- true-falseExam with binary responses
fill-in-the-blank · proctor · answer sheet · instructions · computer-based · study guide · prep course · scratch paper · time limit
high-stakes
Involving significant consequences
- achievement gapEducational performance inequality
- cultural biasPrejudice favoring familiar customs
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
validity
Quality of being sound
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- item response theoryPsychometric framework modeling ability
- equatingTreating as equivalent
- elementary schoolclassroom, student, first grade teacher, reading skills, teacher
- schoolingelementary school, school, middle school, high school, primary schools
- K-12 Schoolselementary school, middle school, high school, student, classroom
- math educationmath class, math instruction, math curriculum, lesson plans, didactics
- examsexam, quiz, final exam, midterm, finals
- test typesquiz, exam, essay, multiple choice, short answer
standardized testcapstone project
Culminating academic work
exhibition · work sample · practicum · thesis defense · portfolio
standardized testformative assessment
Ongoing measure of student grasp
classroom observation · self-assessment · peer assessment · exit ticket · diagnostic assessment
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