Which of the following assessments is an example of a sensitive measure that would provide detailed information regarding a student's response to instruction?
A)Universal Screening
B)Standardized Assessment
C)Curriculum-Based Measurement
D)Student Essay

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Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) is a sensitive measure that is directly linked to classroom instruction. CBM consists of brief, frequent assessments that provide information about a student's progress on a specific skill or set of skills. As the assessments are directly linked to instruction, it provides detailed information regarding a student's response to instruction. Universal screening measures are not as sensitive as CBM as they provide only a broad estimate regarding a student's overall academic performance. Standardized assessments are also not as sensitive as they may not be directly aligned to the instructional objectives. While student essays provide detailed information about a student's writing abilities, it may not provide information about their response to instruction as it is a summative assessment rather than a sensitive measure.

Which of the Following Assessments Is an Example of a Sensitive