Three of the Following Accurately Describe Issues That We Should

question 48

Multiple Choice

Three of the following accurately describe issues that we should take into account when using standardized paper-pencil assessment instruments with young children.Which statement is not accurate?

• A)It is more difficult to standardize testing conditions for young children than for students in the middle and high school grades.
• B)Tests used to assess children's readiness for kindergarten are good predictors of their later performance in kindergarten.
• C)Young children's erratic behaviour (due to short attention span, poor motivation, etc.) can adversely affect a test's reliability.
• D)Young children's erratic behaviour (due to short attention span, poor motivation, etc.) can adversely affect a test's validity.

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