Why Are Standard Scores Often Preferred to Percentile Ranks

question 160

Multiple Choice

Why are standard scores often preferred to percentile ranks?

• A)Because they are a more accurate reflection of differences among students
• B)Because they always have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15
• C)Because they give us a better idea of what students do and do not know
• D)Because they are usually easier for parents to understand

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