Description
Calculate supplied self-minus-comparison rating within a stated scale.
Adult-learning records distinguish self ratings, comparison criteria, acknowledgments, feedback states and recognized credits. Closing a feedback item can mean completion or decline, while a reported rating gap does not establish competence. Supplied priorities and evidence references need the broader learning context.
Calculate supplied self-minus-comparison rating within a stated scale.
When to use this tool
Use Self Assessment Criterion Difference when you already have selfRating, comparisonRating, scaleMinimum, scaleMaximum and need to calculate supplied self-minus-comparison rating within a stated scale.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter selfRating, comparisonRating, scaleMinimum, scaleMaximum. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read difference. Use the output convention below.
Require minimum<maximum and both ratings within inclusive bounds; return self-comparison.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| selfRating | Self Rating | Required. Finite number. |
| comparisonRating | Comparison Rating | Required. Finite number. |
| scaleMinimum | Scale Minimum | Required. Finite number. |
| scaleMaximum | Scale Maximum | Required. Finite number. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| difference | Difference | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"selfRating": 4,
"comparisonRating": 3,
"scaleMinimum": 1,
"scaleMaximum": 5
},
"output": {
"difference": 1
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- A rating gap does not establish skill, calibration, learning, appropriate support or a validated assessment.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Review the complete goals, criteria, learner preferences, evidence and recognition policy. Use an appropriate educational assessment for learning decisions; local labels, time gaps and supplied credit balances do not establish outcomes or informed agreement.
References
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