Criterion Norm Referenced Grading Distinction Lookup
Distinguish criterion/norm reference from actual reported assessment comparison basis, not interpret unprovided norms. Caller independently verifies learner/context/evidence and reference edition; not causal learning efficacy, disability eligibility or educational certification.
Description
Criterion-referenced interpretation compares achievement with defined criteria, while norm-referenced interpretation compares it with a reference group.
Criterion-referenced interpretation compares achievement with defined criteria, while norm-referenced interpretation compares it with a reference group.1
This lookup uses the declared comparison basis rather than inferring it from a score.
When to use Criterion Norm Referenced Grading Distinction Lookup
Use this tool to read a bounded explanation for an exact reference topic. Establish the learning task, observed evidence and applicable framework or policy edition.
How to use Criterion Norm Referenced Grading Distinction Lookup and understand its results
- Establish the learning task, observed evidence and applicable framework or policy edition.
- Enter comparisonBasis, using the field meanings and rules below, then run the tool.
- Read meaning. Inspect nested result fields where present, and review unknown records separately from known matches.
- Correct any reported input issue and run again. Before using a successful result, check the stated units, signs, reference scope and observation coverage.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| comparisonBasis | Comparison basis | string | Required |
Select criterion, norm or both and retrieve the fixed distinction.
| Selection token | Stored value |
|---|---|
| criterion | performance compared with independently specified achievement criteria |
| norm | performance compared with a defined reference population |
| both | report criterion achievement separately from reference-population standing |
description=basisMap[exactToken] Use the matching field units and the exact boundary, ordering and reference rules above.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| meaning | Meaning | string |
{
"input": {
"comparisonBasis": "criterion"
},
"output": {
"meaning": "performance compared with independently specified achievement criteria"
}
}Limitations and assumptions
Supplied annotations and framework choices determine the result. The tool does not measure learning effects, assess learner intent or independently establish policy applicability.
Missing required fields, unknown fields, wrong types and violated rules return input issues. Numeric values and outputs must be finite.
Alternative or Complementary methods
For a related step, use Formative vs Summative Purpose Classifier: Formative and summative describe the purpose served by assessment evidence. For a complementary comparison, use Curve Grading Bell Adjustment Policy Lookup: An affine score adjustment changes a score distribution’s mean and population standard deviation.
References
Similar or alternative tools
- Formative vs Summative Purpose Classifier
Formative and summative describe the purpose served by assessment evidence.
- Curve Grading Bell Adjustment Policy Lookup
An affine score adjustment changes a score distribution’s mean and population standard deviation.