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Unit 11 : Development of Norms of a Test

(ii) Representation. Notes
(iii) Meaningfulness.
(iv) Comparability.

• Novelty : By being novel or up-to-date is meant that the norms should not be outdated, that
is, norms should not be constructed on the basis of test scores which were administered a
long way back because time interval can effect change in students’ abilities.
• Representation : By representation of norms is meant that norms should be developed from
the scores obtained from the representative group, whose scores have to be analyzed.
• Meaningfulness : By meaningfulness is meant the type of norms. The evolved norms should
be dependent on the test objectives and measurable traits.
• Comparability : Comparability is an important characteristic of norms. Test norms should
be mutually comparable, only then these norms can be used to compare different students.

11.6 Keywords

Norms : A situation or a pattern of behaviour that is usual or expected.
Score : The number of points somebody gets for correct aswers in a test.
Novelty : The quality of being new different and interesting.

11.7 Review Questions

1. What is the meaning of norms ?
2. Explain the need for norms
3. Describe the different types of norms.
4. Explain the characteristics of norms.
Answers : Self Assessment

1. (i) a (ii) b (iii)b (iv) a
(v) c (vi) b (vii)a
11.8 Further Readings

1. Education Measurement and Evaluation : J.Swarupa Rani, Discovery Publishing
house.
2. Measurement and Evaluation in Teaching : Norman Edward Gronlund Macmillian
3. Measurement and Assessment in Teaching : Robert L. Linn Pearson Education
India.
4. Program Evaluation and performance measurement : James C. Me. David, Laura
R.L. Hawthorn, Sage Publications.

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