All of the following statements about curriculum-based assessment are true, EXCEPT:
A)they use repeated probes to directly measure a student's progress with results documented in a systematic format.
B)they can be used to determine whether or not instructional approaches are effective.
C)they create opportunities for students and teachers to discuss daily or long-term learning goals and visually graph progress.
D)they are used to assign points for responses on a work sample based on specific pre-determined criteria.

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Curriculum-based assessment is not used to assign points for responses on a work sample based on pre-determined criteria. This is more indicative of a rubric-based assessment. Curriculum-based assessment uses repeated probes to measure progress and document results in a systematic format, can determine instructional effectiveness, and creates opportunities for goal-setting and progress monitoring discussions.

All of the Following Statements About Curriculum-Based Assessment Are True