There Are Several Excellent Techniques for Informal Diagnosis of Mathematical

question 28

Multiple Choice

There are several excellent techniques for informal diagnosis of mathematical skills, including error patterns, task analysis, and student verbalization. Which of the following is not an advantage of these methods?

• A) They subdivide and expand concepts and skills assessed on more formal measures.
• B) They are commercially made, which means that no teacher preparation is required.
• C) They help the teacher determine the focus of instruction
• D) They help the teacher pinpoint precise difficulties.

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Definitions:

Earliest Units

The first units produced or acquired in a period, which are often accounted for differently in inventory costing methods.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The total cost directly associated with producing goods sold by a business, including materials and labor.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory system under which the company keeps detailed records of the cost of each inventory purchase and sale, and the records continuously show the inventory that should be on hand.

FIFO Method

An inventory valuation method that assumes the first items placed into inventory are the first sold, thus expenses are based on the oldest costs.