Criterion-Referenced Testing: A User's Resource

Abstract : To provide Army trainers and test-development personnel with basic information and guidance on the rationale and development of criterion- referenced tests (CRTs), a literature review was performed on issues relating to CRT development over the past 15 years. The results of this search were divided into eight topical areas, and an overview of essential principles and an annotated bibliography were written for each of these topical areas. Test developers can use the indicated references for a detailed explanation of issues to address and procedures to follow to produce a valid CRT.