Before beginning a unit on astronomy, a seventh-grade science teacher gives students a brief pre-test designed to identify misconceptions they might have about the solar system, asteroids, black holes, and so on. When looking at the students' responses, the teachers should keep in mind three of the following weaknesses of paper-pencil tests. Which point is not necessarily accurate about paper-pencil tests?

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Paper-pencil tests can be quite reliable, especially when well-designed and when they include questions that accurately assess the knowledge or skills in question. The reliability of paper-pencil tests compared to one-on-one interviews depends on the context and purpose of the assessment. Interviews can provide deeper insights into a student's understanding and misconceptions but are time-consuming and not always practical for assessing a large group of students.

Before Beginning a Unit on Astronomy, a Seventh-Grade Science Teacher