Modifying Descriptive Classifications of Scores

Psynth automatically generates qualitative descriptors for test scores using the classifications provided by each test publisher. However, you might want to enforce consistency across different assessments or apply standardized guidelines from professional organizations like NASP or AACN. Additionally, if you're uploading hand-scored documents that lack qualitative descriptors, you can use Psynth to add them.

Common scenarios include:

• Enforcing consistency across multiple tests that use different publisher guidelines

• Following professional standards from NASP, AACN, or your organization's preferred system

• Adding descriptors to hand-scored assessments that only include numerical scores

• Matching institutional requirements for reports submitted to schools or other agencies

1. Generate your report as usual

Upload your documents and create your initial report. Psynth will include tables with the original qualitative descriptors from test publishers.

2. Select the assessment section to modify

Click on any assessment results section that contains the scores you want to revise. This could be a table, or narrative section.

3. Use the Regenerate feature

Click the "Regenerate" button in the section header. This will open the regeneration prompt box.

4. Enter your preferred descriptor system

Copy and paste one of the standardized prompts from the sections below, choosing the one that matches your test's score type and your preferred classification system.

5. Apply the changes

Click the arrow, and Psynth will update the table with qualitative descriptors following your specified guidelines.

If you consistently prefer a specific descriptor system, you can save the regeneration prompt in your settings:

• Go to Settings > Report Customizations

• Add your preferred prompt under the appropriate test category

• Future reports will automatically apply your preferred descriptors

Select the prompt below that matches your test scores and preferred classification system. Simply copy the entire prompt and paste it into Psynth's regenerate box.

For T-Scores:

Revise qualitative descriptions using the following T-score ranges: T >= 71: Significantly Above Average. T 64-70: Well Above Average. T 61-63: Above Average. T 58-60: High Average. T 43-57: Average. T 40-42: Low Average. T 37-39: Below Average. T 30-36: Well Below Average. T <= 29: Significantly Below Average.

For Percentiles:

Revise qualitative descriptions using the following percentile ranges: Percentile >= 98: Significantly Above Average. Percentile 91-97: Well Above Average. Percentile 84-90: Above Average. Percentile 75-83: High Average. Percentile 25-74: Average. Percentile 16-24: Low Average. Percentile 9-15: Below Average. Percentile 3-8: Well Below Average. Percentile <= 2: Significantly Below Average.

For Scaled Scores:

Revise qualitative descriptions using the following scaled score ranges: Scaled Score >= 17: Significantly Above Average. Scaled Score 15-16: Well Above Average. Scaled Score 14: Above Average. Scaled Score 13: High Average. Scaled Score 8-12: Average. Scaled Score 7: Low Average. Scaled Score 6: Below Average. Scaled Score 4-5: Well Below Average. Scaled Score <= 3: Significantly Below Average.

For Standard Scores:

Revise qualitative descriptions using the following standard score ranges: SS >= 130: Significantly Above Average. SS 120-129: Well Above Average. SS 115-119: Above Average. SS 110-114: High Average. SS 90-109: Average. SS 85-89: Low Average. SS 80-84: Below Average. SS 70-79: Well Below Average. SS <= 69: Significantly Below Average.

For Standard Scores (normal distributions):

Revise qualitative descriptions using the following standard score ranges: Standard Score >130: Exceptionally high score. Standard Score 120-129: Above average score. Standard Score 110-119: High average score. Standard Score 90-109: Average score. Standard Score 80-89: Low average score. Standard Score 70-79: Below average score. Standard Score <70: Exceptionally low score.

For Percentiles (normal distributions):

Revise qualitative descriptions using the following percentile ranges: Percentile >98: Exceptionally high score. Percentile 91-97: Above average score. Percentile 75-90: High average score. Percentile 25-74: Average score. Percentile 9-24: Low average score. Percentile 2-8: Below average score. Percentile <2: Exceptionally low score.

For Percentiles (highly skewed distributions):

Revise qualitative descriptions using the following percentile ranges: Percentile >24: Within Normal Expectations Score or Within Normal Limits Score. Percentile 9-24: Low Average Score. Percentile 2-8: Below Average Score. Percentile <2: Exceptionally Low Score.

Use the highly skewed distribution guidelines for tests where most healthy individuals perform at or near the ceiling, such as the Boston Naming Test, Judgment of Line Orientation, clock drawing, or figure copy tasks. These tests are designed primarily to identify deficits rather than measure the full range of normal ability, so high scores simply reflect typical performance rather than superior ability.

• Match the score type: Ensure you're using the correct prompt for your test's scoring system (T-scores, percentiles, etc.)

• Consider the distribution: For AACN guidelines, determine whether your test has normal or highly skewed distributions

• Apply consistently: If you modify descriptors for one test, consider doing so for all tests in the same report

• Review the results: Always double-check that the new descriptors align correctly with the numerical scores

If you're unsure which classification system to use or need assistance with customizing descriptors, contact support@psynth.ai. We can help you determine the best approach for your specific assessments and reporting requirements.