Why Must Teachers Follow Directions for Administration of Standardized Tests

Multiple Choice

Why must teachers follow directions for administration of standardized tests exactly?

A) Standardized test comparisons require that teachers read exactly the directions to students.
B) In order to compare student scores accurately, test-taking conditions must meet students' individual needs and abilities.
C) Standardized test comparisons are valid only when all students take the tests at the same time.
D) In order to compare student scores accurately, all test-taking conditions must be the same.