How does norm-reference grading differ from criterion-referenced grading?

What will be an ideal response?


Norm-referenced grading compares students' performance to the "normal" or average performance of students in a comparison group. Criterion-referenced grading compares students' performance to set criteria.

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy to use when teachers face squabbles among students who exclude those other than their friends from play?

A) use the teacher's leadership to structure small-group experiences that transcend usual social circles B) use class meetings and curriculum to teach friendliness C) establish a guidelines of friendliness D) contact parent of students involved in the exclusionary tactics

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The text suggests that the most common educational experience has which relationship with the real world?

a. It offers the closest relationship with real-world experiences. b. It is furthest removed from real-world experiences. c. It parallels real-world experiences. d. It specifically shields students from the realities of world experiences.

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If the significance level is set at .05, which of the following best reflects the probability of a chance finding?

A. 1 in 20 B. 1 in 5 C. 1 in 10 D. 1 in 15

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In contrast to the prevalent and traditional notions concerning gender development in families, sexuality can be expressed ________, and gender identification includes ________

A) On a continuum; many variations B) As a binary system; discrete categorizations C) On a continuum; discrete categorizations D) As a binary system; many variations

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