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Connotative Meanings of Student Performance Labels Used in Standard Setting
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Burt, Winona M.; Stapleton, Laura M. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2010
The purpose of this study was to investigate the connotation of performance labels used in standard setting. For example, do the performance labels "basic," "proficient," and "advanced" hold different connotations than "limited knowledge," "satisfactory," and "distinguished"? If these…
Descriptors: Standard Setting, Definitions, High Stakes Tests, Measures (Individuals)