Which One of the Following Teachers Is Using a Norm-Referenced

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following teachers is using a norm-referenced grading system?

• A)In Ms.Albrecht's class, students who have completely mastered the material and can also apply it get an A.Students who have thoroughly mastered the material but cannot apply it get a B.Students who have mastered only the basics of the topic get a C.Students who have learned little about the topic get a D or F.
• B)In Mr.Buchanan's class, the ten students with the highest accumulation of points receive an A, the next ten receive a B, and so on.
• C)In Ms.Chan's class, students who get an average of at least 90% correct on tests and assignments get an A.Those with an average of 80% to 89% get a B, those between 70% and 79% get a C, and so on.
• D)In Mr.Davenport's class, students who have achieved all of his instructional objectives get a grade of "Pass"; students who have not achieved all objectives get a grade of "In progress."

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