When dynamic assessment is used to determine a child's level of understanding, the instructor determines the child's current level of understanding and then
A) helps the child move to the next level of understanding.
B) compares the child's performance to the performance of other children of the same age.
C) re-assesses the child's understanding at a later date.
D) determines what the child can do under a different set of testing conditions.

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The purpose of dynamic assessment is to determine a child's potential for learning by identifying their level of understanding and then providing instructional support to help them move to the next level. The other options, such as comparing the child's performance to others or assessing them under different conditions, are not the primary goals of dynamic assessment.

When Dynamic Assessment Is Used to Determine a Child's Level