Which one of the following illustrates how classroom assessments can affect students' epistemic beliefs?
A)Duncan mistakenly believes that how well he does on his weekly spelling tests will be the determining factor affecting whether he is promoted to fourth grade.
B)Because Geraldine consistently receives low marks on assignments in her history class, she is convinced that her teacher is "out to get me."
C)Susan thinks that "art appreciation" means memorizing the names of paintings and the artists who painted them because every test in her art appreciation class asks her to label a series of paintings and identify the painter of each one.
D)Martin has heard rumors that Mr.Stewart's tests are "really picky," so he is very anxious when he prepares for his first test in Mr.Stewart's class.

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Susan's belief that "art appreciation" means memorizing facts for tests is an example of how classroom assessments can influence students' epistemic beliefs about what it means to learn and understand a subject. Her focus on memorization and labeling suggests she sees learning as a process of acquiring and regurgitating information rather than one of understanding and making connections between ideas.

Which One of the Following Illustrates How Classroom Assessments Can