Which of the Following Is NOT a Listed Criticism of Standardized

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a listed criticism of standardized educational testing in the text?

• A)The tendency to "teach to the test"
• B)Minorities unfairly disadvantaged, in terms of resources
• C)Lowest-common-denominator standards at the state level
• D)Logistical inability to test students on a national level
• E)Overemphasis on test-taking strategies in the classroom

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