Three of the following accurately describe how student diversity is likely to affect our ability to assess students' learning fairly and validly.Which statement is not accurate?
A)Boys put forth more effort on assigned tasks than girls do.
B)Students from some cultures prefer to work in groups rather than alone.
C)Students from some cultures are reluctant to perform in public until they have completely mastered a skill.
D)Some students may think that classroom assessment tasks are irrelevant to their lives outside of school.

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The statement "Boys put forth more effort on assigned tasks than girls do" is not accurate as it makes a generalization based on gender that is not supported by research. Gender does not determine effort put forth on assigned tasks. In contrast, statements B, C, and D are accurate as they acknowledge the impact of cultural and personal factors on how students approach and perceive classroom assessments. This diversity needs to be considered and accommodated for fair and valid assessment practices.

Three of the Following Accurately Describe How Student Diversity Is