It Is Contended That at the System Level, National Assessments

question 6

Multiple Choice

It is contended that at the system level, national assessments help government ministers make decisions about:

• A) the professional development needs of teachers.
• B) resourcing in priority curriculum areas.
• C) the quality of schools.
• D) the quality of teacher education programs.

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