Criterion-referenced definition

Criterion-referenced means graded on a standard, not on a curve.
Criterion-referenced means that the competency actually predicts whether someone does good or poorly, as measured on a specific criterion or standard. For instance, the dollar volume of sales for salespeople is a criteria.
Criterion-referenced means that examination results are pegged to some level of expected performance or predetermined level of knowledge acquisition.

More Definitions of Criterion-referenced

Criterion-referenced means an assessment that compares a student's performance to a predetermined standard.
Criterion-referenced means an assessment that compares a student's performance to a predetermined stan- dard.