Harlen and James: what takes precedence?
AReliability over validity
BValidity and usefulness first
CSpeed ahead of accuracy
DRanking ahead of feedback
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Validity and usefulness first
1. Formative assessment aims at promoting learning.
2. Validity and usefulness are paramount and take precedence over concerns for reliability.
3. So the other orders are wrong.
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