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What was the primary goal of the standardized achievement tests mentioned in the text?
What was the primary goal of the standardized achievement tests mentioned in the text?
- Predicting future performance
- Assessing a student's potential for learning
- Providing an endpoint evaluation of a student's knowledge (correct)
- Evaluating a wide range of experiences
How did standardized achievement tests differ from essay tests?
How did standardized achievement tests differ from essay tests?
- They were more cost-effective (correct)
- They focused on predicting future performance
- They were more subjective and less reliable
- They evaluated unknown and uncontrolled experiences
What is the primary criterion for the validity of standardized achievement tests?
What is the primary criterion for the validity of standardized achievement tests?
- Content-related evidence (correct)
- General ability
- Predictive ability
- Criterion-oriented evidence
How do aptitude tests differ from achievement tests as mentioned in the text?
How do aptitude tests differ from achievement tests as mentioned in the text?
What does Table 12.3 summarize according to the text?
What does Table 12.3 summarize according to the text?
In what way are aptitude tests judged for validity as explained in the text?
In what way are aptitude tests judged for validity as explained in the text?
Standardized achievement tests were first used in schools during the 1930s.
Standardized achievement tests were first used in schools during the 1930s.
Achievement tests focus on evaluating students' potential for learning rather than their current knowledge.
Achievement tests focus on evaluating students' potential for learning rather than their current knowledge.
Validity of standardized achievement tests is primarily determined by criterion-oriented evidence.
Validity of standardized achievement tests is primarily determined by criterion-oriented evidence.
Aptitude tests evaluate a wide range of experiences obtained in a controlled manner.
Aptitude tests evaluate a wide range of experiences obtained in a controlled manner.
Intelligence tests typically measure a person's general ability.
Intelligence tests typically measure a person's general ability.
