Introduction
The concept of ipsative scoring has been used in psychological, educational, and even organizational assessments for many years. Ipsative scores are unique in that they measure the relative strength of an individual’s performance in comparison to their own previous performance, rather than to a standard or to someone else’s performance. This article will discuss the concept of ipsative scoring, its advantages, and some of its disadvantages.
Definition
Ipsative scoring is a type of assessment tool used to measure an individual’s performance relative to their own previous performance. It is also referred to as “self-referenced” or “self-referenced” scoring. Ipsative scores are based on the premise that an individual’s performance at a given task can be compared to their previous performance at the same task. In other words, the individual’s performance is compared to themselves, rather than to a standard or to someone else’s performance.
Advantages
Ipsative scoring has several advantages over other forms of assessment. First, ipsative scoring is more objective than other forms of assessment, since it does not rely on a standardized test or on the opinions of others. Second, it provides a more accurate measure of an individual’s performance since the individual’s progress is tracked over time. Third, ipsative scoring allows for the identification of strengths and weaknesses within an individual’s performance. Finally, it allows for the comparison of multiple individuals’ performances over time.
Disadvantages
Ipsative scoring also has some potential disadvantages. First, it is difficult to compare individuals’ scores across different tasks. Second, it can be difficult to identify whether an individual’s performance is improving or deteriorating over time. Finally, ipsative scoring does not provide a valid measure of an individual’s performance compared to others.
Conclusion
In conclusion, ipsative scoring is a type of assessment tool used to measure an individual’s performance relative to their own previous performance. It has several advantages over other forms of assessment, such as being more objective, providing a more accurate measure of an individual’s performance, and allowing for the comparison of multiple individuals’ performances over time. However, it also has some potential disadvantages, such as difficulty in comparing individuals’ scores across different tasks, difficulty in identifying improvements and deteriorations in performance, and lack of valid comparison with other individuals’ performances.
References
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Konold, C., & Corwin, J. (2014). Using ipsative scores to differentiate student progress. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 33(2), 15-19.