RM> You're assuming the test is poorly designed.. There should
 RM> not be 2 answers which don't make sense; on the contrary,
 RM> a well-designed test would have all choices correspond to
 RM> possible results of incorrect reasoning or calculation.  I
 RM> make it a point to anticipate such errors, and I make sure
 RM> those incorrect answers appear... Who says there can't be
 RM> free response or essays; a practical, etc?
Most national tests are poorly designed and do not account for guessing, no 
assumption there--I have administered them for 23 years.
 
Since I do not want to get into a discussion about types of exit exams, (I 
still think they are a waste of time), I will not comment at this time about 
testing types.
 
Is the NTE required for teachers in NY?  If so, has it raised the quality of 
new teachers? (Hasn't here).
--- Maximus 2.02
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