alleryIn formative assessment, what should take precedence over concerns for reliability?
ASpeed and neatness
BRanking and sorting
CLength and difficulty
DValidity and usefulness
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Validity and usefulness
1. Harlen and James say formative assessment is part of teaching and aims at promoting learning.
2. So validity and usefulness are paramount and take precedence over reliability.
3. Ranking is a summative concern.
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