Score Interpreter FAQ
What is the MetaMetrics Score Interpreter and how is it used?
- Scoring Service REST API
- Forecasting REST API
- State Performance Standards Database
For computer-based assessments developed by MetaMetrics and for tests that we link to, our Score Interpreter immediately delivers student Lexile® reading measures and Quantile® measures for math, forecasts an individual student or group performance on an upcoming assessment, and aligns results to partner state performance standards.
Where can I find more information about the individual MetaMetrics Score Interpreter components?
What is the MetaMetrics Scoring Service REST API and how is it used?
The MetaMetrics Scoring Service REST API has been designed to simplify the process of assigning an ability estimate to a test-taker in the form of a Lexile or El Sistema Reading measure, or a Quantile measure. As students take assessments, test results can be sent to the Scoring Service API, providing real-time estimates of student ability. The API returns standardized ability measures, including a research ability value and a display-ready value intended for reporting in partner systems.
What is the Forecasting REST API and how is it used?
The Forecasting API forecasts an individual student or group performance on an upcoming assessment. To accomplish this, the API uses a proprietary growth model, prior information about a student or group of students, and information about an examination to be taken in the future. Forecasted ability measures are returned in both a research value and a display-ready format.
What is the MetaMetrics State Performance Standards Database and how is it used?
The State Performance Standards Database is a data file that aligns Lexile and Quantile measures with state proficiency standards for those states whose assessments are linked with the Lexile and or Quantile Frameworks and decide to use the database.