A norm-referenced assessment is a type of assessment that compares an individual's performance to a norm or average score for their age group or peer group. The purpose of a norm-referenced assessment is to determine how an individual's performance compares to that of their peers. These assessments are often used in educational settings to determine a student's relative position or ranking within a group. Examples of norm-referenced assessments include standardized tests such as the SAT or IQ tests.
