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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