scale score
[/skeɪl skɔːr/]
nounpl: scale scores
pontuação em escala
1. A converted test score that places a raw score on a predetermined scale, allowing for comparison across different test forms or administrations
The student's scale score of 85 places her in the advanced proficiency level.
A pontuação em escala do aluno de 85 o coloca no nível de proficiência avançada.
2. A standardized score derived from raw scores using a scaling algorithm to ensure comparability and equating across multiple versions of an assessment
The SAT uses scale scores that range from 200 to 800 on each section.
O SAT utiliza pontuações em escala que variam de 200 a 800 em cada seção.
3. In psychometrics, a transformed score used to maintain consistency in measurement across different test administrations
The scale score adjusts for differences in test difficulty between different versions.
A pontuação em escala se ajusta às diferenças na dificuldade do teste entre diferentes versões.
Scale scores are particularly important in the United States education system for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and state assessments. In Brazil, the concept is used in ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio) and other national assessments. The term reflects the technical standardization practices in educational measurement and accountability systems.
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