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Social Science Clinic => Psychology => Topic started by: erika on Jun 20, 2018
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The mathematics teachers at a large high school want to use a test that will help them select students who could benefit from an accelerated math class that will include advanced algebra and calculus. Which kind of test is probably most suitable for this purpose?
a. A general intelligence test
b. A mathematics aptitude test
c. A teacher-developed test of general algebra skills
d. A standardized test that assesses students' automaticity for basic arithmetic facts
Question 2
Which one of the following is the best example of adaptive testing as the term is typically used?
a. Marvin takes an aptitude test on a computer. The specific questions the computer gives him depend on how well he has answered previous questions.
b. A school psychologist asks Donna a series of questions that assess her knowledge of social skills and her interpretation of various social situations.
c. A teacher gives different tests to different students, depending on their specific skill levels.
d. When giving a final exam, a high school teacher makes special accommodations for a student with a learning disability.
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Answer to Question 1
b
Answer to Question 2
a
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