Eighty-three percent of the students in a class can name five countries in South America. Such a statement is probably based on the results of:

a) a diagnostic test.
b) a criterion-referenced achievement test.
c) an aptitude test.
d) a norm-referenced achievement test.


b The students have demonstrated a specific skill set that can be measured on a criterion referenced achievement test.

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a. specialized programs, so inclusion does not work b. separate learning facilities with other children who are blind c. a segregated program that focuses on the basic adaptive strategies for learning d. specialized equipment

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