alleryDiagnostic assessment measures a student's current knowledge to do what?
APick a suitable program
BRank students on a curve
CAward the final grade
DJudge teacher pay
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Pick a suitable program
1. Diagnostic assessment looks at what the student now knows and can do.
2. It uses this to identify a suitable program of learning.
3. Ranking and final grades are not its purpose.
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