Ability Tests Differ from Achievement Tests in That They

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ability tests differ from achievement tests in that they:

• A)measure innate ability.
• B)are more heavily dependent on reading and language skills.
• C)yield scores that can be used for a long period of time.
• D)are less likely to measure what students have learned in school.

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