Criterion-referenced testing is an assessment approach that evaluates learners’ performance against clearly defined standards or learning objectives. Unlike assessments that compare students with one another, it determines whether each learner has achieved specific levels of knowledge or skill.
Within educational measurement, this method provides meaningful evidence of mastery and identifies areas requiring further instruction. Its results can support curriculum planning, targeted feedback, and fairer decisions about student progress.
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