Student Test Scores in AP Psychology

Definition

Student test scores refer to the numerical results obtained from evaluating student performance on assessments designed to measure knowledge, skills, or understanding in specific subjects.

Related terms

Standardized Testing:

This term refers to assessments administered under uniform conditions and scored using established criteria, allowing for comparisons across students or schools.

Formative Assessment: This term describes assessments used during the learning process to provide feedback and guide instruction, rather than assigning grades.

Summative Assessment: This term represents evaluations conducted at the end of a unit or course to determine student achievement and assign grades.