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Unit 15 : Norm Referenced Test

• Most NRTs focus too heavily on memorization and routine procedures. Notes
• Tests often cause teachers to overemphasize memorization and de-emphasize thinking and
application of knowledge.
• The damage caused by using NRTs is far greater than any possible benefits the tests provide.

15.8 Keywords

Norm : A situation or a pattern of behaviour that is usual or expected
Achievement : The act or process of achieving something
Reference : The act of asking somebody for help or advice

15.9 Review Questions

1. What do you understand by norm referenced test ?
2. What are the features of norm referenced test ?
3. Give the advantages and disadvantages of norm referenced test ?
4. Why is the need of norm referenced test ?
Answers : Self Assessment

(i) normal distribution curve (ii) Students
(iii) Multiple choice (iv) academic expectations
15.10 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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