Which of the Arguments Below Best Supports the Practice of Using

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the arguments below best supports the practice of using a variety of assessment methods on all tests?

• A) Different types of test items and formats will reduce the temptation for students to cheat.
• B) Students tend to pay more attention to lessons and text material when they know they will be tested in different ways.
• C) The quality of teachers' tests improves when different types of items and formats are used.
• D) Teachers can more accurately assess what students have learned when they use a variety of item types and formats.

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Definitions:

Reflectiveness

The capacity to examine and analyze one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions critically and thoughtfully.

Field Dependence

a cognitive style characterized by a reliance on external frames of reference and the tendency to perceive and interpret information in terms of the total field.

Field Independence

A cognitive style in which individuals can easily separate details from the surrounding context, often performing well in tasks requiring finding a figure embedded in a background.

Number Facility

The ability to easily understand numbers and mathematical concepts, including performing mathematical operations.