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If specific cutting scores are to be used as a basis for decision, a
person tested should have more than one kind of opportunity to qualify
for a favourable decision.

A test score should be interpreted as an estimate of performance under

a given set of circumstances in light of the confidence level. It
should not be interpreted as some absolute characteristic of the
examinee or as something permanent, or applicable to other circumstances.

In general, a test user, when interpreting test scores, should not use
descriptive labels for individuals. In particular, a test user should
avoid the use of terms such as IQ, IQ equivalent, or grade equivalent,
where other terms provide more meaningful interpretations of a score.

A test user must inform the examinees in advance of the purposes of
standardized tests and/or research that they are asked to participate
ih.

A test user is reminded that he/she should not place undue stress on
students to participate in testing and/or research projects.

An individual tested has the right to know his/her score and to receive
an interpretation by a qualified person.

Test scores should ordinarily be reported only to people who are qualified
to interpret them. If scores are reported, they should be accompanied

by explanations sufficient for the recipient to interpret them correctly.
Individual student's results will not be released to any person or

agency without the student's written permission.

A test user has a responsibility to protect the privacy of individuals
tested. Test results or profiles should be kept secure, have the
individual's name removed or be destroyed.

*Our primary source for preparing this draft was the American Psychological
Association Inc., Standards for the Use of Tests, 1974