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Fox, Kathleen V. – 1988
A comparison was made between scores and grades of college students taking a development and learning course, using either a modified mastery grading system (MMGS) or a modified norm-referenced grading system (MNRGS). Under the MMGS, students could take each unit exam up to three times to meet minimum or higher criteria levels. Under the MNRGS,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Grading, Higher Education, Mastery Tests
Wilcox, Rand R. – 1978
A mastery test is frequently described as follows: an examinee responds to n dichotomously scored test items. Depending upon the examinee's observed (number correct) score, a mastery decision is made and the examinee is advanced to the next level of instruction. Otherwise, a nonmastery decision is made and the examinee is given remedial work. This…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cutting Scores, Factor Analysis, Mastery Tests
Peer reviewedBarta, Maryann B.; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1976
Problems which arise when criterion referenced test results are used to evaluate the effects of an elementary school reading program are discussed. Topics include: alternative methods of analyzing test results, sensitivity of the instrument to program outcomes, and comparison of criterion referenced and norm referenced achievement test data.…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Comparative Analysis, Criterion Referenced Tests, Intermediate Grades
