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Explains how norm-referenced scoring compares students to peers, while criterion-referenced scoring reflects mastery of grade-taught content. Defines key score types (Stanine and percentile rank) and describes how composite and subtest percentiles can inform clustering, enrichment, differentiated instruction, and potential placement in gifted programs. 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The gifted programs described use norm-referenced tests like CogAT, NNAT, and OLSAT rather than SOLs.","Answer",{"name":116,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":117},"How do Stanine (S) scores work and what do different ranges mean?",{"text":118,"@type":114},"Stanine is a ranked comparison on a nine-point scale. Stanines 1–3 are below average, 4–6 are average, and 7–9 are above average, with the extremes representing the bottom and top segments of test-takers.",{"name":120,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":121},"How can percentile rank (PR) scores inform instruction and possible gifted placement?",{"text":122,"@type":114},"Percentile rank indicates the percentage of students at or below the score. 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The CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test), NNAT (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test), and OLSAT (Otis-Lennon School Ability Test) are tests of critical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving; the SOL tests are tests of achievement in specific content areas such as science, writing or math.  \nNorm-referenced tests are made to compare test takers to a large group of others at the same age. On these tests, it is expected that some students will perform very well, most will perform at an average level, and a few will perform poorly. Criterion-referenced tests are intended to measure how well a person has learned the material taught in a specific grade or course. If the material is taught well, all test takers are expected to succeed. The Virginia Standards of Learning tests are criterion-referenced tests, and are not used in making gifted eligibility decisions. Both kinds oftests can provide helpful data for making instructional decisions to meet the needs of the students in the regular classroom.  \nInterpreting Scores  \nStanine (S): A ranked comparison of students using a nine-point scale. Stanines 1, 2, and 3 are below average; stanines 4, 5, and 6 are average, and stanines 7, 8, and 9 are above average. Stanines 1 and 9 indicate the bottom and top 4 percent; stanine 5 is the middle 20 percent.  \nPercentile rank (PR): A point (score) on a scale of 100 that indicates the percent of scores at or below that point. A student’s score at the 84th percentile is regarded as equaling or surpassing that of 84 percent of the students in the group being tested. It does not mean that the student got 84 percent of the answers correct, but rather that the student performed better than 84 out of 100 students being tested. Age-based and grade-based percentiles are often very similar, except if the student is significantly older or younger than other students in the same grade, as  \nmight be expected if the student either had been retained or skipped a grade. The average range on the percentile rank is between the 25th and 75th percentiles.  \nStudents who score between the 75th percentile and 85th percentile on their composite scores are in fact very bright students who have the capability of being very high achievers in a regular classroom. These students may need to be cluster grouped with other students who are also achieving at this level, and may need significant enrichment, advanced or differentiated instruction, and other instructional modifications to keep them challenged and motivated. These are critical thinkers who may become critical complainers if they become bored with repetitious work that they have already mastered. Students who score above the 85th percentile may be identified as gifted and placed in the gifted resource program, depending on the student’s performance on the rest ofthe eligibility assessments. Since their time in gifted resource classes is, unfortunately, minimal, these students may also need advanced or differentiated instruction to keep them challenged and motivated. Students who have one or more subtest scores at or above the 95th percentile are generally very gifted students who are most frequently eligible for placement in the full-time gifted program at Spratley, again depending on the student’s performance on the rest ofthe eligibility assessments.  \nVerbal subtest: measures verbal aptitude, word knowledg","cbCaiv6E6csDDCJH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv6E6csDDCJH","pdf",112478,"English","# Interpreting and Using CogAT, NNAT and OLSAT Test Scores\n## Norm-referenced vs. criterion-referenced tests\n## Interpreting scores\n### Stanine (S)\n### Percentile rank (PR)\n### Composite score interpretation\n### Verbal subtest interpretation\n### Quantitative subtest interpretation\n### Non-verbal subtest interpretation","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests in gifted eligibility decisions?\",\"answer\":\"Norm-referenced tests compare performance to a peer group, while criterion-referenced tests measure learning against material taught in a specific grade or course. 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