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CRITERION-REFERENCED CUT SCORESWhat is a criterion-referenced cut score?The concept underlying the criterion-referenced cut score is to set the point on the test at which a test takercould be considered a “minimally competent candidate”, or one who is sufficiently competent for a beginningposition in the chosen field. This was operationally defined as:What a candidate should 1) know and 2) be able to do on their very first day on the job inorder to perform duties in a safe and effective manner.Who helped NOCTI set the criterion-referenced cut scores?For each assessment, a group of 10 to 15 subject matter experts (SMEs) were recruited and trained by a NOCTIfacilitator to participate in the rating process. Each group was recruited from a variety of states across thecountry and included a mix of educators in the field and those practicing within the industry. In addition, eachSME was required to have a minimum of 3 years of current work experience in either industry or education (orboth).Should I use criterion-referenced cut scores?The criterion-referenced cut scores are included on the standard score reports for Job Ready and Pathwaytests. These cut scores are presented as an alternative for client use, but as always, NOCTI does NOT mandatethe use of any particular cut scores. Clients may still set their own cut scores or use a normative method asneeded/desired.If you have previously used a cut score mandated by your state or district, you should continue to use that cutscore rather than the NOCTI criterion-referenced cut score, unless instructed otherwise. If you are uncertain,or have questions, please contact the appropriate person in your state or district.If you are not mandated to use any particular cut score, then the criterion-referenced cut score is an optionyou may wish to consider.Where do I find the criterion-referenced cut score?Criterion-referenced cut scores are displayed onstandard score reports, specifically on the Analysisof Scores report, for Job Ready and Pathwayassessments. A criterion-referenced cut score willbe displayed for both written and performancecomponents, if appropriate.A list of the current criterion-referenced cut scoresfollows on the next 4 pages.Do criterion-referenced cut scores change?When an assessment is revised, the criterion-referenced cut score is also revised. The cut score process beginsonce the test is released (September) and is generally completed by January. Until cut scores for new orrevised tests are available, the following table will display TBD (To Be Determined).February 2014

NOCTI Job Ready and PathwayNational Criterion-Referenced Cut ScoresTest TitleTestCodeWrittenCut ScorePerformanceCut Score21st Century Skills for Workplace Success 1337 56.6 N/AAccounting - Advanced 4900 51.9 84.3Accounting - Basic 4000 47.7 84.0Administrative Assisting 4101 47.0 88.6Administrative Services (Pathway) 1105 60.7 N/AAdvertising and Design 4019 49.6 79.6Agricultural Biotechnology (Pathway) 1229 47.8 N/AAgriculture Mechanics 2102 47.1 85.3Animal Systems (Pathway) 1227 46.1 N/AApparel and Textile Production and Merchandising 3018 50.1 89.4Architectural Drafting 4004 48.4 78.3Audio-Visual Communications 3005 52.1 83.3Automotive Technician - Advanced 4008 53.5 89.3Automotive Technician - Core 4209 50.0 89.1Banking and Related Services (Pathway) 1096 56.9 N/ABroadcasting and Journalism (Pathway) 1106 60.6 N/ABuilding Construction Occupations 3011 54.7 84.2Building Trades Maintenance 4012 54.9 85.2Business Financial Management (Pathway) 1095 56.6 N/ABusiness Information Processing 4013 56.0 87.5Cabinetmaking 3014 47.9 79.4CAD 4973 53.1 84.1CAD-CAM 3073 58.2 85.1Career Skills 1100 42.2 N/ACarpentry 4115 52.6 75.2Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology 3083 58.6 83.0Collision Repair 4006 57.6 81.9NOCTI Criterion-Referenced Cut Scores 2014

Test TitleTestCodeWrittenCut ScorePerformanceCut ScoreCommercial Foods 4020 46.2 82.2Computer Networking Fundamentals 4414 55.9 84.6Computer Programming 4023 70.6 84.9Computer Repair Technology 4415 61.2 89.2Computer Technology 4022 64.3 87.0Construction (Pathway) 1128 58.1 N/AConstruction Masonry – Block 4025 46.8 72.2Construction Masonry – Brick 4125 46.2 69.2Cosmetology 3082 57.3 86.4Criminal Justice 4081 55.0 82.7Criminal Justice Advanced 1890 42.5 N/ACulinary Arts Level 1 - Prep Cook 4236 47.3 81.7Culinary Arts Level 2 - Cook 4336 56.2 82.4Dental Assisting 4126 61.1 86.2Design and Pre-Construction (Pathway) 1127 58.2 N/ADiagnostic Services (Pathway) 1186 63.6 N/ADiesel Technology 4027 46.7 85.1Early Childhood Development and Services(Pathway) 1236 45.8 N/AEarly Childhood Education and Care - Advanced 4017 56.6 80.7Early Childhood Education and Care - Basic 4016 51.9 79.9Education and Training (Pathway) 1025 51.6 N/AElectric Power and Distribution 2039 48.7 82.0Electrical Construction Technology 4130 55.2 88.4Electrical Occupations 3029 51.8 86.6Electronics 2034 53.9 84.9Electronics Technology 4035 54.0 88.1Emergency and Fire Management Services(Pathway) 1135 53.3 N/AEmergency Medical Services (Pathway) 1138 52.5 N/AFamily and Community Services (Pathway) 1237 46.7 N/AFinancial and Investment Planning (Pathway) 1094 55.8 N/ANOCTI Criterion-Referenced Cut Scores 2014

Test TitleTestCodeWrittenCut ScorePerformanceCut ScoreFloriculture 4049 52.0 78.0Floriculture - Greenhouse 4949 51.0 76.8Forest Products and Processing 3037 44.1 72.8Fundamentals of Construction 0177 55.2 84.9General Management (Pathway) 1103 59.0 N/AGraphic Production Technology 4242 48.5 86.7Health Assisting 4043 56.5 89.9Health Informatics (Pathway) 1187 63.5 N/AHeavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair 3046 54.9 86.2Home Health Aide 4048 57.1 85.8Horticulture - Landscaping 4149 46.6 85.0Hospitality Management - Food and Beverage 3079 44.7 83.9Hospitality Management - Lodging 3080 38.9 86.8Human Resources Management (Pathway) 1104 60.7 N/AHVAC 3045 54.5 79.5HVAC-R 3064 44.7 82.5HVAC-R Installation and Start-up 2111 48.9 71.8HVAC-R Service and Repair 2110 44.0 75.1Industrial Electricity 2050 43.5 86.8Industrial Electronics 2051 60.9 87.1Industrial Maintenance Mechanics 2074 44.3 84.3Information Support and Services (Pathway) 1131 59.5 N/AInteractive Media (Pathway) 1132 59.4 N/AInterior Decorating and Design 1032 48.7 N/ALegal Services (Pathway) 1137 50.3 N/ALodging (Pathway) 1287 45.5 N/ALogistics Technology/Distribution Center Services 2071 47.7 84.8Maintenance Operations (Pathway) 1129 58.0 N/AManufacturing Technology 2084 49.2 81.4Mechanical Drafting and Design 4038 49.0 78.6Mechatronics Level I 2040 51.3 N/ANOCTI Criterion-Referenced Cut Scores 2014

Test TitleTestCodeWrittenCut ScorePerformanceCut ScoreMedical Assisting 4155 58.0 95.9Natural Resources Systems (Pathway) 1228 46.2 N/ANetwork Systems (Pathway) 1130 59.4 N/ANursing Assisting 4158 56.0 88.3Performing Arts (Pathway) 1107 60.2 N/APersonal Care Services (Pathway) 1238 45.4 N/APlumbing 4061 45.2 86.6Practical Nursing 4062 64.2 95.8Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology 2475 50.1 81.9Precision Machining 4052 54.6 87.5Production Agriculture 3063 46.3 82.7Protective Services 2480 50.6 79.8Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions(Pathway) 1289 50.1 N/ARestaurant, Food, and Beverage Services (Pathway) 1286 45.7 N/ARetail Commercial Baking 4010 56.9 82.8Retail Merchandising 4153 58.3 86.9Security and Protective Services (Pathway) 1136 52.5 N/ASmall Animal Science and Technology 2003 45.5 84.1Small Engine Technology 4068 53.5 88.2Technical Drafting 4054 54.8 82.5Television Production 3427 59.7 72.1Therapeutic Services (Pathway) 1185 64.3 N/ATravel and Tourism (Pathway) 1288 46.9 N/AVisual Arts (Pathway) 1108 60.4 N/AVisual Communications and Multimedia Design 2425 53.6 81.9Web Design 2750 56.1 84.4Welding 4172 52.0 84.7Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician 2150 57.1 86.3Workplace Readiness 3033 55.9 N/ANOCTI Criterion-Referenced Cut Scores 2014