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stevenposner

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A competency test is given to
 
  a. help students decide which major to declare in college.
  b. determine whether the reading, writing, and math skills of high school seniors are sufficiently high to merit graduation from high school.
  c. help parents and educators decide whether a child qualifies for placement in a special education program.
  d. help parents and educators decide whether a child qualifies for placement in a program for the gifted and talented.

Question 2

If a teacher wants to assess a student's specific strengths and weaknesses in a basic subject, the most appropriate kind of test to use is
 
  a. a diagnostic test.
  b. an aptitude test.
  c. an achievement test.
  d. a competency test.



mcni194

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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