An Absolute Grading Scale for High Stakes Test

question 77

Multiple Choice

An absolute grading scale for high stakes test:

• A) is based on an external standard.
• B) prevents teachers from judging students relative to their classmates.
• C) would strengthen the incentive for students to perform well.
• D) all of the above.

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