Which of the Following Is a Criticism Regarding Standardized Tests

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism regarding standardized tests given in the text?

• A) The tests tend to measure only limited ranges of abilities.
• B) The tests possess at least some degree of cultural and gender bias and a strong social class bias.
• C) SATs actually do not predict school performance very well for any groups.
• D) All of the these are criticisms.

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