Betsy Is Reporting the Results of Standardized Testing to Parents

question 19

Multiple Choice

Betsy is reporting the results of standardized testing to parents of her class students. Natal received a T score of 80. What is an accurate statement that Betsy might make to Natal's parents.

• A) Natal scored at the lowest end of the distribution of scores.
• B) Natal scored at about the mean of the group of students taking the assessment.
• C) Natal scored at the highest end of the distribution of scores.
• D) Natal scored an 80% correct on the items presented on the test.

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