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OnlyPolls 20w
True and False questions reinforce rigid binary thinking unsuitable for comprehension-testing examinations
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It’s nuanced
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Anonymous 20w

There are often rigid definitions of things that can definitely be tested by true/false questions

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 20w

Exactly. Testing especially in elementary and middle school, must be based on correct or incorrect. You cannot add nuances or interpretations without first forming a good basic understanding upon which to build up on.

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