The Move from Written Essay Examinations to Large-Scale Standardized Assessment

Multiple Choice

The move from written essay examinations to large-scale standardized assessment to measure student achievement was prompted by:

A) a need for a more cost-effective means of measuring student achievement.
B) a desire for more objectivity in testing, due to inconsistencies in grading essay items.
C) a federal mandate to create a universal mechanism for allocating funds and educational resources.
D) a desire to compare the achievement of students within and between states.