Norm referenced test and criterion referenced test

1. TOPIC – NORM-REFERENCED AND
CRITERION-REFERENCED
EVALUATION
Name – Asif Eqbal

2. TYPES OF EVALUATION
• On the basis of function of evaluation :
Placement
Formative
Diagnostic
Summative
• On the basis of school practices :
Internal Evaluation
External evaluation
• On the basis of reference :
Norm-referenced evaluation
Criterion- referenced evaluation

3. NORM- REFERENCED TEST (NRT)
• Measure one’s relative position in a well defined known group.
• Compare an individual’s performance with the performance of
others.
• Norm-referenced tests are prepared for the wide range of
population.
• Items are generally retained which are average in difficulty
value.
( Very easy and difficult items are rejected)
• Example : CTET, CAT, MAT

4. VARIOUS PROCEDURES ADOPTED
FOR NRT
•Evaluation with reference to average
•Evaluation with ranking
•Evaluation with grade
•Evaluation with percentage

5. CRITERION-REFERENCED EVALUATION
• Evaluation is related to performance of the students in a well
defined learning task.
• The performance of a student will not be compared with that
of another students or group of students.
• Also called mastery test
• It is possible for all the test takers to achieve 100% mastery.
• Example : Unit test, Classroom test

6. DISTINCTION BETWEEN NORM-
REFERENCED AND CRITERION
REFERENCED EVALUATION
If we want to select the students who have achieved a
particular level of performance, we seek criterion-
referenced evaluation but if we want to select a
particular percentage or number of students, we prefer
norm-referenced evaluation.

7. NRT VS CRT
• Time of use
NRT - At the end of a term, naturally school board examination.
CRT - During the progress of instruction, like conduct of class
examination.
• Purpose
NRT – Comparison of a student with other students or groups.
CRT – To know individual performance in a well defined
learning task.

8. NRT VS CRT
• Population
NRT – This is organized on a vast population, like students in a
State, Region etc.
CRT – This is organized within a limited area, even in a school, class
or section.
• Similarity with other tests
NRT – Its supports summative evaluation
CRT – Its supports formative evaluation

9. NRT VS CRT
• Types of test items
NRT – Can be used both in objective and essay type of items.
CRT – All types of items can be taken.
• Comprehensiveness of the test
NRT – This test typically measures a more general category of
competencies, knowledge, or aptitude.
CRT – This test typically focuses on a more specific topic or
area.

10. CONSTRUCTION OF CRITERION
REFERENCED TEST
• Identification of Subject area : Maths, Physics or Chemistry
• Selection of unit/topic : Mensuration, Algebra
• Description of domain : In mensuration – Perimeter, Area,
Volume
• Review : Internal and External
• Number of test : A and B (remedial measure)
• Field trial of the test : trial on 5 to 10 students
• Final form of test : Now you can publish

11. THANK YOU