Test results are an integral part of many domains – education, medicine, technology. New York University — Kingsborough Community Collegehttps://www.nyc.gov/html/kcc/downloads/pdf/elearning_researchbriefing_nov14.pdf Performance, Knowledge and Skill Insights Through the test result analysis, people and organizations have a better insight into their strengths and weaknesses along with areas for improvement.
Types of Test Results:
Standard Test Scores: This includes the scores of standardized tests taken, they are able to be compared and scored in the same manner across various students and groups. For instance, SAT, ACT, GRE, IQ tests.
Diagnostic Test: These are used to assess specific learning disabilities, medical conditions or other issues.
Performance Testing: These tests measure specific skills and abilities, such as driving tests, lab experiments or job simulations.
Achievement Tests:Provide information about the knowledge and skills that students have acquired in an area or a subject.
Interpreting Test Results:
Raw Score — Number of raw correct answers or points earned on a test.
Percentile Rank: The share of test-takers that scored lower than a particular score
Z Score: A normalized score that can be compared across tests.
Scores are used to compare an individual to a norm group.
Criterion-Referenced Scores: Score interpreting how well a person has learned a particular skill or content.
Why Test Results Matter:
Student Assessment: Information from test results allows educators to measure student learning and determine the areas where students may need additional assistance.
Program Evaluation — Organizations can use the results of tests to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs and make adjustments where necessary.
Career advancement: Test scores can serve as a deciding factor for getting some jobs or promotions.
Personal development — test results help individuals gauge strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and create personalized learning paths.
