The yearly standardized test in Mr. Taylor’s class is given in the spring. By the summer, Mr. Taylor’s students received their scores in the mail. Many of the parents were upset and contacted Mr....

The yearly standardized test in Mr. Taylor’s class is given in the spring. By the summer, Mr. Taylor’s students received their scores in the mail. Many of the parents were upset and contacted

Mr. Taylor regarding their children’s “low scores.” “Mr. Taylor,

I don’t understand how my daughter could be in Honors classes and have scores on her standardized test in the 70s?” “Your daughter’s scores are above the average nationally. The average score would be a 50.” What type of scoring is being used in the yearly tests Mr. Taylor’s class must take?

A. Criterion referenced

B. Norm referenced

C. Raw scores

D. Authentic scoring