The Weight Assigned to Each Topic Area in a Table

question 14

Multiple Choice

The weight assigned to each topic area in a table of specifications should be determined by the

• A) complexity of the topic area
• B) instructional time devoted to the topic area
• C) emphasis given in leading published tests
• D) method used to evaluate the topic area

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Definitions:

Piaget

Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellect grows.

Vygotsky

A psychologist known for the sociocultural theory, emphasizing the importance of social interaction in the development of cognition and learning among children.

Automatization

The process of making an action or process automatic, often through practice or technology, decreasing the need for conscious involvement.

Memory Processing

The series of actions that the brain undertakes to encode, store, and retrieve information.