Setting Performance Standards: Contemporary Methods

This module describes some common standard‐setting procedures used to derive performance levels for achievement tests in education, licensure, and certification. Upon completing the module, readers will be able to: describe what standard setting is; understand why standard setting is necessary; recognize some of the purposes of standard setting; calculate cut scores using various methods; and identify elements to be considered when evaluating standard‐setting procedures. A self‐test and annotated bibliography are provided at the end of the module. Teaching aids to accompany the module are available through NCME.