Broward wants to create small groups in his math class to work together throughout the year. His goal is to group people in the class by ability so that he can vary instruction for all the ranges and styles of learners while still providing students a chance to work at a pace similar to their own on certain projects. What would be the most appropriate type of assessment to gather this information?
A)Summative Assessment
B)Authentic Assessment
C)Norm-referenced Assessment
D)Criterion-referenced Assessment

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Norm-referenced Assessment. This type of assessment is designed so that it compares students' knowledge at a given point. With this information, Mr. Broward can vary instruction for groups of students who are at similar but are at different levels of understanding or ability.

Broward Wants to Create Small Groups in His Math Class