Which of the Following Reflects a Decided Advantage of Criterion-Referenced

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects a decided advantage of criterion-referenced grading over norm-referenced grading?

• A) It provides information about individual strengths and weaknesses.
• B) It assesses how well students perform relative to the national average.
• C) It can identify students at the top of the class for possible referral to gifted programs.
• D) It tells students how they rank in comparison with their classmates.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period during which at least one of a firm's inputs is fixed and cannot be changed.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, it includes all variable and fixed costs.

Fixed Capital

Long-term assets used in production, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment, which are not easily converted into cash.

Marginal Cost

The additional expenditure resulting from the production of an extra unit of a product or service.