Understanding Standard Scores: A Quick Guide

What does a standard score actually mean?

This free one-page guide provides a simple, visual explanation of standard scores commonly used in educational and psychological evaluations. It helps make score reports easier to understand by showing how standard scores relate to the average range and how scores compare with those of same-age peers.

Use this quick reference when reviewing evaluation results, discussing assessment findings, or helping families better understand test scores.

Helpful for:
• Families
• Teachers and special educators
• School psychologists and other school support professionals
• IEP and student-support teams

Format: One-page printable PDF
Price: Free