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Raw Scores - What are Raw Scores, and are They Important?

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Definition: Raw scores are used in standardized, norm-referenced assessment. They are simply the totals of correct responses on subscales and total tests. Raw scores are converted to standard scores using tables provided by test publishers in the administration manuals of the tests. Standard scores enable comparison of a student's performance to that of other children his age. Standard scores also allow comparison of the student's scores on other tests, as in diagnosing learning disabilities.

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Examples: Raw scores on assessments are the simple sum of answers the student answered correctly.

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