Which Statement About the Benefits and Costs of High-Stakes Testing

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the benefits and costs of high-stakes testing is correct?

• A) Benefits clearly outweigh costs
• B) The tests should be adopted on the basis of their high expected benefits.
• C) The costs are believed to outweigh the benefits.
• D) The size of benefits relative to costs is unknown.

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