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Stanine


Definition:

A stanine is a statistical term used to measure and rank an individual's performance in a specific area, such as intelligence or academic achievement, on a nine-point scale.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun)

A stanine refers to a method of standardizing test scores using a scale ranging from 1 to 9, where 1 represents the lowest level of performance and 9 represents the highest.

Example: The students' stanines varied widely, with some achieving a perfect 9 while others struggled with a low stanine of 2.

Usages:

Usage 1 (Education)

In the field of education, stanines are frequently used to compare student performance across various exams and determine the relative standing of individuals within a larger group.

Example: The school district uses stanines to identify students who require additional support and to evaluate the effectiveness of different teaching strategies.

Usage 2 (Psychology)

In psychology, stanines can be used to assess an individual's relative intellectual abilities and to identify developmental or cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

Example: The psychologist utilized stanine scores to evaluate the child's intellectual capabilities and recommend appropriate interventions.

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