Which one of the following is probably the best alternative to high-stakes testing?
a. Convincing lawmakers that standardized tests are essentially useless
b. Using only performance assessments when making important decisions
c. Using teacher-developed assessments that have reasonably high reliability
d. Using multiple measures whenever important decisions are to be made
Question 2
Students often have to take certain types of tests in their academic career. For example, most students must take either the SAT or ACT to gain admission to college and the GRE to gain admission to graduate school. The SAT, ACT, and GRE are all examples of:
a. Adaptive testing
b. A school readiness test
c. A standardized test
d. A value- added assessment test
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