Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of High-Stakes

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of high-stakes testing as educators typically use this term?

• A)A high school awards diplomas only to students who score above predetermined cutoffs on tests of writing, math, science, and history.
• B)A high school teacher gives exams that, in the opinion of students and their parents, are far too difficult for most 16- and 17-year-olds.
• C)When administering a series of tests to a middle school student to determine if he has a learning disability, a school psychologist asks questions about the student's religious beliefs, sexual activity, and other private, personal matters.
• D)A school district wants to track students' progress in various content domains.It administers a standardized achievement test to students at all grade levels, even those in first or second grade.

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