Percentile Rank
A ranking that indicates the percentage of other students that the student scored better than
Raw Score
The number of correct answers or points earned on a test
Composite Score
A score that combines subtest scores to get one overall score
Standard Score
A score that allows for comparison across different tests and groups
Criterion Referencing
Compares student performance to a pre-determined set of standards or benchmark goals
Reliability
The ability of an assessment to provide consistent results
Validity
The degree to how well a test measures what it is designed to measure
Norm Referencing
Compares student performance to other peers
