Miguel's Score on a Reading Comprehension Test Is in the 80^th

question 15

Multiple Choice

Miguel's score on a reading comprehension test is in the 80^th percentile.This means that Miguel

• A)scored higher than 20 percent of the students who took the test.
• B)achieved a raw score of 40 on the test.
• C)achieved the cut-off score for competency in the content being assessed.
• D)scored higher than 80 percent of the students who took the test.

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