The Move from Written Essay Examinations to Large-Scale Standardized Assessment

question 2

Multiple Choice

The move from written essay examinations to large-scale standardized assessment to measure student achievement was prompted by:

• A)a need for a more cost-effective means of measuring student achievement.
• B)a desire for more objectivity in testing, due to inconsistencies in grading essay items.
• C)a federal mandate to create a universal mechanism for allocating funds and educational resources.
• D)a desire to compare the achievement of students within and between states.

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