Why Should Informal Assessment Receive Primary Attention When Measuring the Full

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why should informal assessment receive primary attention when measuring the full scope of written expression?

• A) Because teachers are not permitted to administer formal assessments.
• B) Informal assessments are quicker and easier to give than any other form.
• C) Formal assessments typically cannot measure the full scope of written expression.
• D) Because research says it should.

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