AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The term achievement tests refers to tests designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities attained by a test taker in a field, in a subject area, or in a content domain in which the test taker has received training or instruction.

Detailed explanation-2: -we can differentiate between two kinds of achievement tests: final and progress tests. Final tests are the tests that are usually given at the end of the course in order to check the students’ achieved results and whether the objectives set at the beginning have been successfully reached.

Detailed explanation-3: -Criterion referenced test–a test which measures a student’s performance according to a particular standard or criterion which has been agreed upon.

Detailed explanation-4: -In elementary and secondary education, criterion-referenced tests are used to evaluate whether students have learned a specific body of knowledge or acquired a specific skill set. For example, the curriculum taught in a course, academic program, or content area.