If you wanted to compare a particular child to a peer of the same age, a(n) _________ would be appropriate, but if you wanted to measure a child's potential for change, a(n) _________ would be appropriate.

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Standardized tests are designed to compare an individual's performance to that of their peers, providing a relative measure of performance based on age or grade norms. Dynamic assessment, on the other hand, focuses on learning potential and the process of change, making it suitable for measuring a child's capacity for development rather than their current standing compared to peers.

If You Wanted to Compare a Particular Child to a Peer