I think that we support a more Criterion-referenced measure of assessment. It is very important for us to look at indvidual students and their ability to meet certain objectives. We do not compare a student's grade to another student's grade. Instead, we look at individual growth and mastery of skills being taught.
Criterion...Students performance on SOL test is based on mastery of the subject. The students performance on a test is compared to objectives of the instructional goals. Learning is individualized and not compared to to others in the class.
We depend on both forms of assessment. The two forms are ultimately interdependant on each other. Norm-referenced measurement must rely on some form of criterion referencing. "Raw" scores must be determined with some form of objective criterion in mind. The SOL tests are our criterion referenced assessment. We use norm-referenced assessment to determine where students are in a particular subject area in comparison to the other students.
I think that my school and my school system support a more Criterion-referenced measure of assessment. We frequently track individual students and their ability to meet certain objectives and standards.
My school emphasizes grades based on mastery of content. There is an expectation that students' grades will reflect their individual understanding compared to instructional objectives not to each other. A normal curve of grades would actually considered a bad thing as it would mean several students have Ds and Fs, and therefore, have not mastered the content.
My school is more of a criterion referenced measure of assessment. We are so much on the standard of learning and making sure the students are able to make a passing grade that we have little room for anything else.
The school system in which I teach is definitely criterion referenced due to the Virginia Standards of Learning. There is so much stress for students to meet these Standards of learning goals!
I think, due to the advent of SOL testing, most schools tend to lean toward criterion-referenced testing. However, when advanced classes concentrating on preparing students for SAT or ACT tests are being tayght, I think credence (and thus, more weight) is given to norm-referenced testing. All in all, I think my school (as in most other schools) tends to consider both means of measurement with more emphasis being placed on criterion-referenced testing.
My school system supports the criterion-referenced measure of assessment. We tend to look at each students ability to master the objectives individually.
I think that my school system looks at the criterion-referenced measure of assessment mostly. Some schools are trying to take more formative assessments and individualize those needs.
While I know that most of how we structure our curriculum is to meet criterion referenced assessments, as an art teacher in alternative education, I wish there were more individualized models of assessment in the mainstream of education so more students could be looked given credit for their own personal progress.
I feel we support a more Criterion-Referenced Measurement of Assessment. We focus on determining whether the student has learned content for our grade level courses.
I believe my school also looks more at Criterion-Referenced Measurement of Assessment. We are able to see if a student is meeting mastery of the given content and whether or not that mastery is at grade level.
My school focuses more on criterion-referenced measurement due to SOL tests. We look more at the individual student's mastery of objectives, rather than comparing him/her to other students.
Formative assessments are norm-referenced. If the majority of the class mastered the objective on the assessment then remediation is given to the "minority". If the majority of the class failed the formative assessment then the objective is completely retaught from a different angle so that the students can master the objective on the summative assessment. The summative assessment (SOL) is criterion referenced. My school uses both norm and criterion.
Criterion-referenced Measure of Assessment and Norm Referenced Measurement are utilized in my school. Both are used to evaluate a students and individual students due to SOL's.
Ithink it uses a Criterion-referenced Measure of Assessment. Our students performance on SOL tests is what is used for evaluation. They look at individuals rather than evaluating them as a whole group of students.
I think our county is more focused toward criterion-referenced assessments. I feel that there is such a focus on passing SOLs that we are forced to focus on mastering criteria. I also feel that this is unfortunate because education is being forced to teach to the test in order to acheive success.
Criterion due to Virginia State SOLs....We may look at norms for formative assessments and cut scores; however, ultimately it comes down to each and every individual student meeting the criteria.
I think that we support a more Criterion-referenced measure of assessment. It is very important for us to look at indvidual students and their ability to meet certain objectives. We do not compare a student's grade to another student's grade. Instead, we look at individual growth and mastery of skills being taught.
ReplyDeleteCriterion! SOLs!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCriterion...Students performance on SOL test is based on mastery of the subject. The students performance on a test is compared to objectives of the instructional goals. Learning is individualized and not compared to to others in the class.
ReplyDeleteCriterion-referenced since they measure student's mastery of objectives. Mastery of objectives is what the SOLs require of each student.
ReplyDeleteCriterion-referenced due to SOL tests.
ReplyDeleteMosty definitely criterion referenced! Students are looked at individually at mastering the objectives being taught.
ReplyDeleteWe depend on both forms of assessment. The two forms are ultimately interdependant on each other. Norm-referenced measurement must rely on some form of criterion referencing. "Raw" scores must be determined with some form of objective criterion in mind. The SOL tests are our criterion referenced assessment. We use norm-referenced assessment to determine where students are in a particular subject area in comparison to the other students.
ReplyDeletecriterion referenced becuase of SOLs
ReplyDeleteCriterion referenced because of SOL's!!
ReplyDeleteOurs is criterion referenced,too, just like many of the others, due to the SOLs.
ReplyDeleteI think that my school and my school system support a more Criterion-referenced measure of assessment. We frequently track individual students and their ability to meet certain objectives and standards.
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ReplyDeleteThere are some norm-referenced testing in our system (Iowa), but the majority is criterion.
The school system supports more of a criterion-referenced measure of assessment.
ReplyDeleteMy school emphasizes grades based on mastery of content. There is an expectation that students' grades will reflect their individual understanding compared to instructional objectives not to each other. A normal curve of grades would actually considered a bad thing as it would mean several students have Ds and Fs, and therefore, have not mastered the content.
ReplyDeleteMy school is more of a criterion referenced measure of assessment. We are so much on the standard of learning and making sure the students are able to make a passing grade that we have little room for anything else.
ReplyDeleteCriterion referenced measure of assessment due to SOL's.
ReplyDeleteLike most everyone else - our division uses more of a criterion referenced measure of assessment due to high stakes testing and standards of learning.
ReplyDeleteThe school system in which I teach is definitely criterion referenced due to the Virginia Standards of Learning. There is so much stress for students to meet these Standards of learning goals!
ReplyDeleteCriterion referenced here in North Carolina with the EOC's (End of Course) Exams.
ReplyDeleteHave to agree with majority of previous postings. Most schools indicate that due to SOLs, assessments are criterion-referenced.
ReplyDeleteI think, due to the advent of SOL testing, most schools tend to lean toward criterion-referenced testing. However, when advanced classes concentrating on preparing students for SAT or ACT tests are being tayght, I think credence (and thus, more weight) is given to norm-referenced testing. All in all, I think my school (as in most other schools) tends to consider both means of measurement with more emphasis being placed on criterion-referenced testing.
ReplyDeleteMy school system supports the criterion-referenced measure of assessment. We tend to look at each students ability to master the objectives individually.
ReplyDeleteI think that my school system looks at the criterion-referenced measure of assessment mostly. Some schools are trying to take more formative assessments and individualize those needs.
ReplyDeleteI feel like the focus at our school is the criterion-referenced measure.
ReplyDeleteWhile I know that most of how we structure our curriculum is to meet criterion referenced assessments, as an art teacher in alternative education, I wish there were more individualized models of assessment in the mainstream of education so more students could be looked given credit for their own personal progress.
ReplyDeleteI feel we support a more Criterion-Referenced Measurement of Assessment. We focus on determining whether the student has learned content for our grade level courses.
ReplyDeleteI believe my school also looks more at Criterion-Referenced Measurement of Assessment. We are able to see if a student is meeting mastery of the given content and whether or not that mastery is at grade level.
ReplyDeleteMy school focuses more on criterion-referenced measurement due to SOL tests. We look more at the individual student's mastery of objectives, rather than comparing him/her to other students.
ReplyDeleteFormative assessments are norm-referenced. If the majority of the class mastered the objective on the assessment then remediation is given to the "minority". If the majority of the class failed the formative assessment then the objective is completely retaught from a different angle so that the students can master the objective on the summative assessment. The summative assessment (SOL) is criterion referenced. My school uses both norm and criterion.
ReplyDeleteCriterion-referenced Measure of Assessment and Norm Referenced Measurement are utilized in my school. Both are used to evaluate a students and individual students due to SOL's.
ReplyDeleteIthink it uses a Criterion-referenced Measure of Assessment. Our students performance on SOL tests is what is used for evaluation. They look at individuals rather than evaluating them as a whole group of students.
ReplyDeleteI think our county is more focused toward criterion-referenced assessments. I feel that there is such a focus on passing SOLs that we are forced to focus on mastering criteria. I also feel that this is unfortunate because education is being forced to teach to the test in order to acheive success.
ReplyDeleteWe definitely use criterion-referenced assessments - our entire system begins and ends with the SOLs.
ReplyDeleteCriterion-referenced assessments are the king. Everything revolves around the SOLs.
ReplyDeleteI have to go along with Kelly on this question; out system is criterion-referenced. It seems our entire system is built around the SOLs.
ReplyDeleteSOLs are criterion referenced. No SOLs = No pay check from Henry County.
ReplyDeleteCriterion referenced for sure. Our students are looked at individually as to whether they have mastered the SOLs or not.
ReplyDeleteSOLs! SOLs! Definitely Criterion. I try with all I can to make parts of it norm-referenced.
ReplyDeleteCriterion due to Virginia State SOLs....We may look at norms for formative assessments and cut scores; however, ultimately it comes down to each and every individual student meeting the criteria.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely criterion referenced -- they have little choice with high-stakes testing.
ReplyDeleteCriterion referenced, simply because everything revolves around the SOL's.
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