Which of the Following Is NOT a Criticism of Standardized

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of standardized testing?​

• A) ​Bad or ambiguous questions frequently occur on standardized tests.
• B) ​Teachers have overused class time to prepare students for standardized tests instead of teaching general skills.
• C) ​Most standardized tests demand critical or creative thinking rather than the passive recognition of facts taught in schools.
• D) ​Mass testing can occasionally exclude people of obvious ability.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functioning

The capacity to perform various mental activities, including learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and memory.

Motor Functioning

The coordination of muscle movements and the physical activities that they enable, such as walking, grasping, or speaking.

Myelination

The process of developing a myelin sheath around the nerve fibers to increase the speed at which information travels between neurons.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in complex functions like perception, thought, and decision-making.