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go.lag

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What is the approximate Item Difficulty Index average that should be the goal to counter the effect of guessing in multiple-choice items on a quiz? Assume 4 options per item.
 
  a. .25
  b. .5
  c. .75
  d. 1.0

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If criterion-referenced tests are used by teachers to assess performance in reading each year, what limitation is likely to be most troublesome?
 
  a. Teachers use different grading systems to report a score.
  b. Mastery is not interpretable in criterion-referenced systems.
  c. A certain percentage of students will fail.
  d. Poor performing students can receive good grades.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 31, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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