MsCasella Has Scheduled Three Days for Students' Persuasive Speeches in Her

question 14

Multiple Choice

Ms.Casella has scheduled three days for students' persuasive speeches in her high school class.Which of the following practices is most likely to improve reliability in evaluating her students' oral presentations?

• A)Rate the presentations on a 100-point scale to allow a wide range of scores.
• B)Focus raters' attention on a few dimensions of the presentation.
• C)Increase variability of scoring by incorporating many criteria for the presentations.
• D)Invite colleagues to rate the presentations and use a different rater each day.

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

The process by which sensory organs receive stimuli and transmit this information to the brain.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay center, directing sensory signals to the appropriate areas of the brain cortex.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movements, reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and aspects of personality and emotional control.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with complex cognitive functions.