A city records class uses a FOIA practical. The published objective is correct redaction of exempt material, but the instructor is scoring how fast clerks type the cover letter. What should the instructor do?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
If the target is a clean redaction, a stopwatch on the cover letter is the wrong ruler. Grade the skill the objective named. Speed is a different class.
Full Explanation
Recognized measurement principles require an assessment to measure the stated learning objective. A FOIA practical that scores typing speed is invalid for a redaction objective even if speed is easy to time. The instructor should score the redaction against the published standard. Replacing the practical with statute trivia or a finish-before-lunch rule also measures something other than the objective.