Interpreting test results 4. Combining information from many assessment tools 6. Minimizing adverse impact Principle of Assessment Ensure that scores are interpreted properly. Test publishers may offer one or more ways to score the tests you purchase. Available options may range from hand scoring by your staff to machine scanning and scoring done by the publisher.
All options have their advantages and disadvantages.
When you select the tests for use, investigate the available scoring options. Your staff's time, turnaround time for test results, and cost may all play a part in your purchasing decision. Hand scoring . The answer sheet is scored by counting the number of correct responses, often with the aid of a stencil. These scores may then have to be converted from the raw score count to a form that is more meaningful, such as a percentile or standard score.