The Use of Information Communication Technology in Assessment Is Now

question 10

Multiple Choice

The use of information communication technology in assessment is now widespread in schools but one problem identified by Baker (2003) is that:

• A) it is ineffective for testing skills such as communication and critical evaluation.
• B) teachers do not have the skills to use it.
• C) it can disadvantage some students.
• D) competing strategies may not be rigorously tested.

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Definitions:

Toddlerhood

The stage of child development that occurs from approximately 1 to 3 years of age, characterized by rapid growth in motor skills, language, and independence.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently, often associated with the freedom to act according to one's own will.

Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, proposing stages that individuals go through from infancy to adulthood.

Shame and Doubt

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory where young children face challenges in personal autonomy vs. feelings of shame.