The Movement in Education That Calls for Very Precise Specification

question 54

Multiple Choice

The movement in education that calls for very precise specification of learning outcomes and testing of those outcomes is currently known as _____.

• A) standards-based education
• B) the test-them-all movement
• C) focused-learning
• D) specification testing

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Definitions:

Functional Ability

Refers to an individual's capacity to perform tasks or activities that support their daily living and independence.

Modern Society

Refers to the contemporary phase of social development, characterized by advanced technology, communication systems, and urbanization.

Lawton IADL Instrument

An assessment tool used to measure an individual’s ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living, indicating their level of independence.

Self-Report

A method for gathering data where individuals provide information about themselves, often used in surveys and questionnaires.