RADHIKA NAIR

  DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CRITERION REFERENCED TEST and NORM REFERENCED TEST  Criterion Referenced Test 1. The main objective is to measure the effectiveness of a programme or instruction. 2. It provides specific information on individual levels of performance with respect to objectives.  3. The score of an individual can be interpreted individually. 4. The purpose is not to classify and rank learners but to ensure development. 5. Test results are used to evaluate student performance relative to specific performance levels anticipated. 6. A test constructor is not concerned with developing a test  to maximise the variability of test scores. 7. Comparison with a fixed standard. eg: Driver's License. 8. It is used to measure mastery of a very specific objective when goal is to achieve set standard. 9. Student scores are given as a percent. 10.Used to assess small number of students. 11. Tests usually last a class period. Limitations  a.) absolute standards are difficult to set in some are