System in which a grade represents a specific set of accomplishments, which can be identified for one student independently of the performance of other students (for example, getting 80 percent of the questions right).

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A criterion-referenced grading system evaluates students based on a fixed set of criteria or an absolute standard (e.g., mastering a specific skill or correctly answering a certain percentage of questions), independent of other students' performances.

System in Which a Grade Represents a Specific Set of Accomplishments