When the goal of assessment is to gain the most precise and helpful information for instructional planning, the type of instrument designed for this is a
A) norm-referenced test.
B) criterion-referenced test.
C) language assessment.
D) behavior sampling device.

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Criterion-referenced tests are designed to measure student performance against a fixed set of criteria or learning standards, making them ideal for instructional planning as they provide specific information on what students know or can do.

When the Goal of Assessment Is to Gain the Most