Which one of the following is TRUE about traditional assessments?
A) They focus more on performing a task than authentic assessment.
B) They are more real life than authentic assessment.
C) They are more teacher-structured than authentic assessment.
D) They are more focused on application than authentic assessment.

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Traditional assessments are typically structured and administered by the teacher, while authentic assessments provide more opportunities for students to take control of their learning and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. Therefore, choice C is true, as traditional assessments tend to be more teacher-structured. The other choices are not true:

A) Authentic assessment focuses more on demonstrating skills and understanding in a real-world setting than traditional assessments. 
B) Again, authentic assessment is designed to mirror real-life experiences, while traditional assessments are often more artificial. 
D) Authentic assessment is often focused on application, while traditional assessments may prioritize rote memorization or recall.

Which One of the Following Is TRUE About Traditional Assessments