Norm-referenced

/nɔːɹm ˈɹɛf.ɚ.ənst/ adjective

Definition

A type of test interpretation in which an individual's performance is compared to a normative group to determine their relative standing.

Etymology

From Latin 'norma' (rule) + 'referre' (to carry back). Referring scores back to a norm.

Kelly Says

Norm-referenced testing tells you how you compare to everyone else — your IQ score, your percentile rank, your grade on the curve. It's all about relative position.

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