Stanine: Simplify Data With This 9-Point Scale
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 31, 2026
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a division of scores into 9 parts with a normal distribution. The mean of this scale is 5 with the standard deviation of 2. Educational performance can be assessed by this scale.
STANINE: “A stanine is a division of scores into 9 parts with a normal distribution. The mean is 5 with deviation of 2.”