Kriteerikohtaisuus

Kriteerikohtaisuus, often translated as criterion-referenced assessment or criterion-based assessment, is an approach to evaluating student learning. Unlike norm-referenced assessment, which compares a student's performance to that of their peers, criterion-referenced assessment measures a student's achievement against a predefined set of standards or criteria. These criteria are typically specific learning objectives or skills that students are expected to master.

The primary goal of kriteerikohtaisuus is to determine what a student knows and can do in relation to specific content or skills, rather than how they rank compared to others. This allows for a clear understanding of an individual student's strengths and weaknesses, and guides further instruction and support. Assessments designed with kriteerikohtaisuus in mind are often formative, meaning they are used to monitor learning progress and provide feedback, or summative, to determine if learning objectives have been met.

Examples of kriteerikohtaisuus include grading systems based on specific percentages of correct answers for mastery, or rubrics that outline the specific qualities or levels of performance required for a particular grade. This method is widely used in educational settings to ensure that students are meeting established learning goals and to provide a transparent and objective measure of their progress.