A Nationally Standardized Test of Achievement

question 148

Multiple Choice

A nationally standardized test of achievement

• A) may not meet the assessment needs of a local test user.
• B) may have outdated items due to the time it took to develop the test.
• C) is typically standardized on a large, nationally representative sample of students.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Medicaid Programs

State and federally funded programs that provide health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities in the United States.

Categorical Grants

Federal grants given to state or local governments for a specific purpose, subject to detailed federal conditions.

Proficiency

A high degree of competence or skill achieved in a particular area.

Math and Reading

Core educational subjects focusing on the study of numbers, operations, and relationships, along with the ability to understand written text.