Which one of the following paper-pencil assessments is most likely to have a reliability problem when the teacher scores students' responses?
A)Ms.Gibbons asks students to describe the "first Thanksgiving" in a short essay.
B)Mr.Hammond gives 50 true-false questions about the geography of Russia.
C)Ms.Sonnenschein administers a 30-item multiple-choice test about invertebrates.
D)Mr.Strong gives a 10-word spelling test.

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The essay question in choice A allows for more subjectivity in grading, as different teachers may have different expectations for what should be included in a student's response. This can lead to lower reliability. The other options have more objective grading criteria, such as correct or incorrect answers, which makes them more reliable.

Which One of the Following Paper-Pencil Assessments Is Most Likely