Which of the following is a general item-writing rule that should be followed in the writing of all items for classroom assessments?
A. To challenge students adequately, use vocabulary terms slightly more advanced than required.
B. If possible, provide clues for students to come up with correct answers even if those clues are not directly relevant to the knowledge and/or skill being assessed.
C. Because stronger students will usually be able to discern the nature of the assessment tasks before them, directions about how students are to respond need not be specific or detailed.
D. Attempt to employ syntax in test items that is well within the understanding levels of the students being assessed.
D
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