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Assessment that measures student knowledge and understanding in relation to specific standards or performance objectives. Criterion-referenced assessment measures students’ performance in relation to standards, not in relation to other students; all students may earn the highest grade if all meet the established performance criteria.

See also norm-referenced assessment.