Many teachers use a combination of several assessment strategies to determine final grades.Which of the following statements about incorporating diverse assessment techniques into grades is FALSE?
A)Some students would rather take tests than to keep a journal or conduct a project.
B)A student who enjoys working in a team setting may see his/her grades enhanced by this system.
C)The use of several assessment strategies generally has the effect of inflating grades.
D)Some students who have been historically successful at taking written tests and quizzes may earn lower grades under this system.
E)Under this system, test and quiz scores tend to be weighted less than in traditional classrooms.

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The statement that the use of several assessment strategies generally has the effect of inflating grades is false. Diverse assessment techniques are designed to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of a student's abilities and knowledge, not necessarily to inflate grades.

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