Which of the following is an example of criterion-referenced evaluation? 

Criterion-referenced evaluation is a type of assessment where a learner’s performance is measured against a set standard or predefined criteria, rather than being compared to the performance of other students. It focuses on what a student can do or has learned, not how they rank.Key Points

• The statement “Geeta corrected 80 items out of 100 items in a test within 60 minutes” is an example of criterion-referenced evaluation.
• It reflects Geeta’s performance based on fixed criteria (accuracy and time), without comparing her results to others.
• This type of evaluation is used to determine whether specific learning objectives have been met.

Hint

• “John is an average student in the class” is norm-referenced, comparing his performance to others.
• “Mohan stood third in the class” is also norm-referenced, based on rank.
• “Ram scores 50 marks in Science” lacks reference to a standard or interpretation, so it cannot confirm if it is criterion-referenced.

Hence, the correct answer is Geeta corrected 80 items out of 100 items in a test within 60 minutes.