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An Ipsative tests seeks to highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of a person.

Used to measure and assess improvements of a person such as identifying underperformers and underachievers and can challenge them to be better.

Form of assessment is deciding on a statement which is most true and desirable.

A con of Ipsative assessments includes bias as it does not measure facts, can further discourage responses and decrease the validity of a tests.

Single questions can be dissected and asked which gives a agree/disagree option for the individual.

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Norm Referenced assessments compare students to their peers. It uses 'norms' to assess each student.

Some examples of this are:
IQ Tests
SAT (US)

The positives of Norm Referenced are:
It provides a lot of data
It makes it easier to gauge where pupils should aim to be
Shows trends

The Negatives are:
It discourages creativity
It can discriminate against groups of people
Unnecessary pressure on pupils

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a process of assessment taking place during learning to improve learning understanding.
type of formative assessment
question
observation
discussion
quizzes

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The positive of this assessment is that it shows the teacher how advanced their learners are in class. The negative of this assessment is that it can be difficult to determine through the use of one score on assessment. 

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The positive of this assessment is that it shows the teacher how advanced their learners are in class. The negative of this assessment is that it can be difficult to determine through the use of one score on assessment. 

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shows what has been achieved from the learning process

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shows what has been achieved from the learning process

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comparing learner results to each other, so setting a certain percentage pass mark, meaning some will pass and some not 

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comparing learner results to each other, so setting a certain percentage pass mark, meaning some will pass and some not 

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assessment at the end of a programme, for example exam. If they fail they can retake it.

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assessment at the end of a programme, for example exam. If they fail they can retake it.

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quick assessment
can be a starter activity

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The biggest problem with this is the assessors will need to have records of a learners past assessments to make comparisons.  The positive side of this assessment is feedback will highlight where there is more work to do.

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The biggest problem with this is the assessors will need to have records of a learners past assessments to make comparisons.  The positive side of this assessment is feedback will highlight where there is more work to do.

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informal

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quick assessments
student led as they may not be aware they are being assessed

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Summative assessment measures a student's progress.

Some examples of this are:
Standardised Tests
End of Unit Exams
Coursework/Portfolio

The positives of summative assessment are:
You are provided with useful data
You can gauge which students need more help

The negatives are:
Some students don't perform as well in exams so the results may not be an accurate reflection
As teachers you can end up putting too much pressure on students
The lessons are geared towards passing a test rather than actual learning

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It is a type of test or reflective on strength and weaknesses. it is important because it elicit information on what student need to work on in the future. It also, show how much they already know. 

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It is a type of test or reflective on strength and weaknesses. it is important because it elicit information on what student need to work on in the future. It also, show how much they already know. 

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Advanced placement exams is a form of assessment.

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Advanced placement exams is a form of assessment.

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Determining a student's progress based on their earlier work. Questionnaires are a good example to use for this assessment. 

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Determining a student's progress based on their earlier work. Questionnaires are a good example to use for this assessment. 

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shows gaps in learning

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classwork
exams
day to day work

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A style of test which uses test scores to generate a statement of the person. For example - making a pre-judgement of an individual. 

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A style of test which uses test scores to generate a statement of the person. For example - making a pre-judgement of an individual. 

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mind maps
questioning
padlet

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Informal assessment
helps to get an immediate understanding of learning

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An introduction to formative and summative assessment

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An introduction to formative and summative assessment

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Key Difference: Norm-referenced is a type of test that assesses the test taker's ability and performance against other test takers. Criterion-Reference is a type of test that assesses the test taker's ability to understand a set curriculum.

Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced testing are two of many different types of testing methods that are employed to assess skills of a person. These tests are used to measure performance, but they are relative to different criteria. The scores are also reported in different formats as well as interpreted differently.

Norm-referenced is a type of test that assesses the test taker's ability and performance against other test takers. It could also include a group of test takers against another group of test takers. This is done to differentiate high and low achievers. The test's content covers a broad area of topics that the test takers are expected to know and the difficulty of the content varies. This test must also be administered in a standardized format. Norm-referenced test helps determine the position of the test taker in a predefined population. Examples of norm-referenced tests include SATs, ACTs, etc. These tests do not have a pre-determined curriculum and the topics on the test vary depending on the panel that sets the test.

Criterion-Reference is a type of test that assesses the test taker's ability to understand a set curriculum. In this test, a curriculum is set in the beginning of the class, which is then explained by the instructor. At the end of the lesson, the test is used to determine how much did the test taker understand. This test is commonly used to measure the level of understanding of a test taker before and after an instruction is given. It can also be used to determine how good the instructor is at teaching the students. The test must have material that is covered in the class by the instructor. The teacher or the instructor sets the test according to the curriculum that was presented. Examples of Criterion-Reference tests include the tests that are given in schools and colleges in classes by a teacher. This helps the teacher determine if the student should pass the class.

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Key Difference: Norm-referenced is a type of test that assesses the test taker's ability and performance against other test takers. Criterion-Reference is a type of test that assesses the test taker's ability to understand a set curriculum. Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced testing are two of many different types of testing methods that are employed to assess skills of a person.

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Ipsative Assessments: Definition, Types and Examples

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In this article we are going to discuss ipsative assessment and how it compares an individual’s character traits.