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What is a key consideration when evaluating the suitability of a nationally standardized test for a local administration?
What is a key consideration when evaluating the suitability of a nationally standardized test for a local administration?
- The cost-effectiveness of the test
- The readability level of the test questions
- The psychometric soundness of the test (correct)
- The popularity of the test among students
At which educational level is the acquisition of basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic emphasized in teacher-made tests?
At which educational level is the acquisition of basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic emphasized in teacher-made tests?
- Elementary school level (correct)
- Secondary school level
- Adult learning level
- College level
What is the purpose of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)?
What is the purpose of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)?
- To assess knowledge gained through independent study (correct)
- To assess basic skills in English and Mathematics
- To evaluate achievement in foreign languages only
- To award college credit for learning outside the classroom
What is the main goal of the Proficiency Examination Program (PEP)?
What is the main goal of the Proficiency Examination Program (PEP)?
What does the Adult Basic Learning Examination (ABLE) aim to assess?
What does the Adult Basic Learning Examination (ABLE) aim to assess?
Which subject areas are typically covered by a cooperative achievement test at the secondary school level?
Which subject areas are typically covered by a cooperative achievement test at the secondary school level?
Why is it essential to minimize possible sources of bias in a standardized test?
Why is it essential to minimize possible sources of bias in a standardized test?
What distinguishes teacher-made tests from standardized tests?
What distinguishes teacher-made tests from standardized tests?
What role do achievement tests play in determining college-level placement?
What role do achievement tests play in determining college-level placement?
What distinguishes the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) from traditional exams?
What distinguishes the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) from traditional exams?
