As a third-grade teacher, you receive the standardized test scores for Mary and learn that she has gotten a stanine of 1 on the spelling subtest and a stanine of 3 on the math subtest.You should conclude that Mary:
A)Had below-average performance on the spelling subtest, but above-average performance on the math subtest
B)Performed below grade level on the spelling subtest, but at grade level on the math subtest
C)Performed below the average for her peer group on both subtests
D)Performed above the average for her peer group on both subtests

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Stanine scores range from 1 to 9, with scores from 1 to 3 considered below average, 4 to 6 as average, and 7 to 9 as above average. Therefore, a stanine of 1 on the spelling subtest and a stanine of 3 on the math subtest both indicate below-average performance.

As a Third-Grade Teacher, You Receive the Standardized Test Scores