Meaning & use
Stanine
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A statistical scale of nine units used to convert raw test scores into a standardized value for comparison.
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The student's reading score placed her at a stanine of 7.
Teachers use stanines to quickly compare a student's performance to national norms.
A note on using this word
The name blends 'standard' and 'nine,' since it divides scores into nine bands, each spanning about half a standard deviation.
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