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Chloeellawright

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Mel and Tina were discussing student assessment in the teachers' lounge. Tina argued that multiple-choice items are ineffective because they can assess only lower-level learning. Mel suggested that multiple-choice items were more reliable than essay items. Of the following, which is the best conclusion we can make about these teachers' statements?
 
  a. Both Tina and Mel are correct.
  b. Neither Tina nor Mel is correct.
  c. Tina is correct, but Mel is incorrect.
  d. Mel is correct, but Tina is incorrect.

Question 2

Mrs. Brown is debating about going over the results of the quiz she gave yesterday. She feels it is a waste of time. Based on research examining effective testing, which of the following is the most valid advice to give her?
 
  a. Go over the results, because these discussions are often more valuable than the original instruction.
  b. Only go over items missed by more than two thirds of the class.
  c. Don't go over the results, since discussing the test takes up instructional time that can be better spent on new topics.
  d. Don't go over the results, since discussing the test leads to arguments that detract from classroom climate.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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