Standardized Tests

Definition

Standardized tests are assessments that are administered and scored in a consistent manner, ensuring uniformity across all test-takers. They are designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities of individuals in a standardized way.

Related terms

Reliability:

The extent to which a test produces consistent results or measurements.

Validity:

The degree to which a test accurately measures what it claims to measure.

Norms:

Standards or benchmarks used for comparing an individual's performance on a test with others in the same group.