A local high school developed a math achievement test and used the results to determine the selection of students for an advanced placement course with a limited number of seats.What type of test should be used?
A)Criterion-referenced
B)Diagnostic
C)Norm-referenced
D)Standardized

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Norm-referenced tests compare individual performance to a group of similar individuals, allowing for ranking of test-takers. This makes it appropriate for situations like selecting a limited number of students for an advanced placement course where ranking is important. Criterion-referenced and diagnostic tests are used primarily for instructional purposes, while standardized tests can be either norm-referenced or criterion-referenced.

A Local High School Developed a Math Achievement Test and Used