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KnowledgeBases > The Classroom Assessment KnowledgeBase > Element 2 > Activity 2 > Task 2: Work Through Considerations for Selecting Pre-existing Assessments

Guideline: Selection parameters must be established prior to choosing a pre-existing assessment.  These criteria should include how the assessment will fulfill the intended purpose and how the output will be used in making instructional decisions.
Checklists Key Questions when Choosing Assessment Instruments

These questions from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, while aimed at institutions of higher education, offer insights all educators can use when choosing assessment instruments for their classes.

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