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stevenposner

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Aptitude tests are designed specifically to measure what a student has learned.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Norm-referenced tests do not assess for skills related to non-core content areas, like social studies, because the instrument may not match the curriculum to which the student has been exposed.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

False
Explanation: Achievement tests are designed to measure what a student has learned. Aptitude tests are thought to indicate current areas of strength as well as that student's future potential.

Answer to Question 2

False
Explanation: While content areas are difficult to assess using norm-referenced assessments because the content of the curriculum varies from school to school, such subjects are assessed in norm-referenced tests, such as the Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement




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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


tandmlomax84

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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