A Major Advantage of Specifying the Performance Outcomes Prior to Administering

question 1

Multiple Choice

A major advantage of specifying the performance outcomes prior to administering the task is that they can

• A) help students understand what is expected
• B) prevent bias from creeping into scoring
• C) reduce the scoring burden for teachers
• D) restrict the range of student performance

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, and vibrates in response to sound waves, commonly known as the eardrum.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, aiding in the process of hearing.

Bone Conduction

A method of sound transmission to the inner ear through the bones of the skull, allowing the hearing of sound without use of the ear canal.

Proximal Auditory System

Refers to the part of the auditory system that is closest to the source of sound, typically involving structures of the inner ear and early stages of auditory processing.