Review Questions

What is the definition of raw score?

• The total number of correct answers on a test.

• The score after it has been converted to a percentile rank.

• The average score of a group of test-takers.

• The score adjusted for guessing and test difficulty.

What are the two correct definitions of a percentile?

• A raw score that shows how many questions were answered correctly.

• A ranking on a scale from 1 to 100.

• A relative standing that compares an individual’s performance to that of others.

• A standard score with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.

What is the definition of an age-equivalent?

• A score that compares a student’s performance to a fixed standard.

• A score that reflects the percentage of students who scored lower.

• A score that reflects performance in terms of the age level in the norming sample.

• A score that has been converted to a standard deviation and mean.

What is the age-equivalent of 3.5?

What is the definition of a grade-equivalent ?

• A score that shows how far above or below average a student is for their grade.

• A score that reflects the examinee’s performance in terms of the grade level in the norming sample.

• A score that ranks students on a scale of 1 to 100.

• A score adjusted based on age and performance over time.

What is the grade-equivalent of 3.2?

What do the letters RPI stand for in educational testing?

• Raw Performance Indicator

• Relative Proficiency Index

• Reading Proficiency Indicator

• Rate of Performance Index

RPI (Relative Proficiency Index) scores are all over ___?

• 100

• 50

• 75

• 90

What does the Relative Proficiency Index (RPI) describe?

• The student's likelihood of success on grade-level tasks compared to typical peers.

• The number of correct answers a student gave on a test.

• The student's grade placement based on raw scores.

• The student's percentile rank compared to peers.

Which Mafia uses Relative Proficiency Index (RPI)?

• Woodcock Johnson IV Assessments

• Kauffman Assessments