Which of the Following Statements Is False Concerning Sorting and Selecting

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false concerning sorting and selecting of students?

• A) In the early days of American schools, families sorted and selected students for school based on the family needs.
• B) Sorting and selecting students for various ability tracks is a unifying experience as children are correctly placed into appropriate experiences and rigor of education.
• C) Beginning in the late 19 th century, all children were required to attend school and students were classified (sorted and selected) into education tracks according to their talents and abilities.
• D) Generally, sorting and selecting provided the top 10% of students with a rigorous academic education to prepare them for college and professional careers.

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Definitions:

Structured Questions

Clearly defined questions that restrict responses to a particular format or set of options, often used in surveys and interviews to gather consistent data.

Systematic Scoring

A methodical approach to evaluating and ranking options or candidates based on a predefined set of criteria and a consistent scoring mechanism.

Interviewer Training

The process of educating individuals who conduct interviews on techniques and best practices to assess candidates effectively and fairly.

Work Simulation

A training or assessment technique that replicates the tasks and conditions of a job role to evaluate the performance or train employees.