All of the Following Statements Regarding Short-Term Objectives or Benchmarks

question 28

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding short-term objectives or benchmarks are true, EXCEPT:​

• A)the duration of most short-term objectives or benchmarks is generally 6 to 9 months.
• B)short-term objectives or benchmarks are not required in every IEP.​
• C)short-term objectives or benchmarks are required in the IEPs of students with significant cognitive disabilities who are completing alternative assessments.
• D)benchmarks typically describe an anticipated level of student accomplishment.

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