A performance evaluation that compares an individual's performance to a predetermined standard is called what?

A performance evaluation that compares an individual's performance to a predetermined standard is called what?

• A. Criterion-referenced
• B. Norm-referenced
• C. Formative
• D. Summative

Answer: (A)

Evaluations that measure performance against fixed criteria or a specific standard are criterion-referenced. This approach defines clear benchmarks or rubrics, and success means meeting those exact benchmarks, regardless of how others perform. It’s different from norm-referenced evaluation, which judges performance by comparison to a group or norm. Formative evaluation focuses on ongoing feedback to improve performance, while summative evaluation is the final assessment at the end of a period. The distinguishing feature here is measuring against a predetermined standard.

Evaluations that measure performance against fixed criteria or a specific standard are criterion-referenced. This approach defines clear benchmarks or rubrics, and success means meeting those exact benchmarks, regardless of how others perform. It’s different from norm-referenced evaluation, which judges performance by comparison to a group or norm. Formative evaluation focuses on ongoing feedback to improve performance, while summative evaluation is the final assessment at the end of a period. The distinguishing feature here is measuring against a predetermined standard.