A non-standardized test is usually flexible in scope and format, variable in difficulty and significance. Since these tests are usually by individual instructors, the format and difficulty of these tests may not be widely adopted or used by other instructors or institutions. A non-standardized test may be used to determine the level of students, to motivate students to study, and to provide feedback to students. In some instances, a teacher may develop non-standardized tests that resemble standardized tests in scope, format, and difficulty for the purpose of preparing their students for an upcoming standardized test. Finally, the frequency and setting by which non-standardized tests are administered are highly variable and are usually constrained by the duration of the class period. A class instructor may for example, administer a test on a weekly basis or just twice a semester. Depending on the policy of the instructor or institution, the duration of each test itself may last for only five minutes to an entire class period.
In contrasts to non-standardized tests, standardized tests are widely used, fixed in terms of scope, difficulty and format, and are usually significant in . Standardized tests are usually held on fixed dates as determined by the test developer, educational institution, or governing body, which may or may not be administered by the instructor, held within the classroom, or by the classroom period. Although there is little variability between different copies of the same type of standardized test, there is variability between different types of standardized tests.
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Correct answer: administered
Explanation: 'Administered' is the correct choice as it refers to the act of giving or conducting a test, which fits grammatically in the passive voice structure of the sentence. The verb 'administer' aligns with the context of standardized tests being given in a consistent manner.
Meaning: 'Administered' means to manage or conduct something, in this case, the standardized test.
Wrong options:
- adjudged: 'Adjudged' means to declare or pronounce formally, which does not fit the context of conducting a test.
- applied: 'Applied' typically refers to putting something into action, but it does not specifically convey the act of giving a test.
- addressed: 'Addressed' means to deal with or discuss a topic, which is not relevant to the context of administering a test.
Correct answer: developed
Explanation: 'Developed' is the correct answer as it is the past participle form that fits the passive construction of the sentence, indicating that the tests have been created by instructors.
Meaning: 'Developed' means created or designed, referring to the process of making non-standardized tests by instructors.
Wrong options:
- been developed: This phrase is incorrect because it suggests a continuous action rather than a completed one, which does not fit the context.
- have developed: 'Have developed' implies an ongoing action by the instructors, which does not match the passive voice required here.
- has been developed: This option is incorrect as it suggests a singular subject, while 'tests' is plural, leading to a grammatical mismatch.
Correct answer: proficiency
Explanation: 'Proficiency' is the correct choice as it refers to the level of skill or competence, which fits the context of assessing students' abilities.
Meaning: 'Proficiency' means the state of being skilled or competent in a particular area, in this case, the knowledge or skills of students.
Wrong options:
- profanity: 'Profanity' refers to offensive language, which is irrelevant to the context of testing students' abilities.
- profitability: 'Profitability' relates to financial gain, which does not apply to the educational context of assessing student performance.
- productivity: 'Productivity' refers to the efficiency of production, which is not the focus of the assessment being discussed.
Correct answer: consequences
Explanation: 'Consequences' is the correct answer as it refers to the outcomes or results of taking standardized tests, fitting the context of their significance.
Meaning: 'Consequences' means the results or effects that follow from an action, in this case, the implications of standardized testing.
Wrong options:
- concessions: 'Concessions' refers to something granted in response to demands, which does not relate to the significance of standardized tests.
- contrast: 'Contrast' refers to the difference between two or more things, which is not relevant in this context.
- condescension: 'Condescension' means an attitude of superiority, which does not apply to the context of standardized tests.
Correct answer: constrained
Explanation: 'Constrained' is the correct choice as it fits grammatically in the passive voice, indicating that the tests are limited by the classroom period.
Meaning: 'Constrained' means restricted or limited, referring to how the duration of tests is affected by the class time.
Wrong options:
- been constrained: This phrase is incorrect as it suggests an ongoing action rather than a completed state, which does not fit the context.
- have been constrained: 'Have been constrained' implies an ongoing action, which does not match the passive construction required here.
- constraining: 'Constraining' is a present participle that does not fit the passive voice structure of the sentence.
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