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Suppose someone asked you to answer, in one word, what an assessment should ultimately provide. What would you say? Maybe \u201cresults?\u201d Or \u201cdirection?\u201d Or, better yet, \u201ctruth?\u201d Though there are no wrong answers, here at NWEA we would probably say \u201cclarity.\u201d (Though \u201ctruth\u201d is a very close second!) Why? Because without a clear picture of where a student is, determining effective next steps for growth usually means guessing. Clarity is essential. This also applies to commonly used phrases, like \u201cnorm- vs. criterion-referenced in assessment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Our partners in school districts around the world rely on us for clarity, so we feel it\u2019s important to clarify any misinformation that\u2019s circulating through the assessment world. The idea of \u201cnorm- vs. criterion-referenced tests\u201d has been making the rounds once again and it\u2019s worth setting the record straight. So let\u2019s get right to it: The first thing you should know about this subject is there is no such thing as a norm-referenced \u201ctest.\u201d Or a criterion-referenced \u201ctest.\u201d And certainly not a norm- and criterion-referenced \u201ctest.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPrincipled assessment design starts with the questions we want to answer about students,\u201d says Adam Withycombe, principal assessment connections content designer at NWEA. “The assessment isn\u2019t norm\u2011 or criterion\u2011referenced; those distinctions come from the claims we make and the reference points we use to interpret results.\u201d<\/p>\n

Norm- vs. criterion-referenced: What\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n

The truth about all of this is that \u201cnorm-referenced\u201d and \u201ccriterion-referenced\u201d refer to ways to compare student scores, not tests. A norm-referenced comparison looks at a student\u2019s performance in relation to that student\u2019s peers while a criterion-referenced one gauges a student\u2019s performance based on grade-level proficiency. Just about any major assessment available today uses both norm- and criterion-referenced measurements. Let\u2019s take MAP\u00ae Growth\u2122<\/a> as an example.<\/p>\n

All of MAP Growth\u2019s questions are intentionally written to be aligned to individual state standards<\/a>. (For more on this, I encourage you to read our white paper \u201cMAP Growth linking studies: Intended uses, methodology, and recent studies.\u201d<\/a>) So each question is querying if a student knows the content required for grade-level proficiency\u2014a criterion-based measurement. The full results of the assessment (for MAP Growth, the RIT score<\/a>) are then compared to students who are similar to our test taker\u2014a norm-referenced comparison.<\/p>\n

When we start looking at what is behind those comparisons, there are definitely important differences between assessments. For example, MAP Growth regularly tests the most students, so that norm-referenced comparison (between students) draws from the world\u2019s largest pool of student data. But, again, almost every assessment out there uses both norm- and criterion-referenced measurements. Focusing on this can become a distraction from two much more important questions we should be asking: How much can you trust your assessment? Can your assessment effectively guide instruction? Let\u2019s explore the answers.<\/p>\n

Question 1: How much can I trust my assessment?<\/h2>\n

MAP Growth assessments are intentionally calibrated to balance precision, the length of the assessment, and its ability to diagnose.<\/p>\n

\"ThreeThis balance is designed to provide the most accurate information in approximately 43 questions, or a class period. We could easily double the number of questions but have instead designed our balance in response to what educators have clearly told us: assessments need to provide accurate information within a reasonable amount of time<\/a>\u2014especially for younger students.<\/p>\n

This balance is also important because of its precision and ability to diagnose. For example, if a student tested with MAP Growth both today and tomorrow, the results would be within three points on the RIT scale<\/a>. Other tests fall in the 9\u201310 point range, which is a substantial enough difference to prompt incorrectly placing students in an intervention program. Educators trust MAP Growth because it\u2019s accurate.<\/p>\n

Question 2: Is my assessment data useful for making decisions about instruction?<\/h2>\n

Case studies from large<\/a> and small<\/a>, rural<\/a>, urban<\/a>, and international<\/a> districts continually show how MAP Growth informs actionable next steps. But there\u2019s actually a deeper question here, about choice: Does your assessment provide you with options for using your data?<\/p>\n

We believe in choices here, and we know our partners do, too. That\u2019s why there is a seamless connection from MAP Growth to the widest range of learning tools<\/a> from over thirty of the world\u2019s leading instructional providers. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n

\"AYou know how to best meet the needs of your students. We\u2019re here to help you get the best information<\/a> to move your students forward.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s important to you?<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s finish up here with one final question: If you had only three words to describe qualities you value most in an assessment or instructional provider, what would those words be? There are no wrong answers, of course, but what we have talked about here might be pertinent:<\/p>\n

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  • Clarity<\/strong> from truthful, helpful information<\/li>\n
  • Trust<\/strong> in accurate results that value your time<\/li>\n
  • Choices <\/strong>that respect your knowledge and expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As always, thank you so much for everything you do every day to move your students forward and prepare them for their next great adventure. And, OK, one last question that I am not even going to bother to answer because it is so obvious: Is there anything more important?\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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