Despite the Advantages of Performance Assessments, They Pose Several Challenges

question 14

Multiple Choice

Despite the advantages of performance assessments, they pose several challenges for teachers. Which of the following is one of those challenges?

• A) They make it easier for students to cheat.
• B) They are harder to score than standard written tests.
• C) They may not be seen as appropriate for high-stakes testing purposes.
• D) They make it harder for students to prepare for the assessment.

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