Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Standardized testing refers to a method of evaluating students' knowledge and skills using uniform assessments that are administered and scored in a consistent manner across different schools or regions.
Related terms
High-stakes testing: These are standardized tests that have significant consequences for students, such as determining graduation eligibility or college admissions.
Multiple-choice questions: A type of question format commonly used in standardized tests, where students have to select the correct answer from a set of options provided.
Norm-referenced scoring: This scoring system compares an individual's performance to the average performance of a group and ranks them accordingly.