Multiple choice

A teacher designs a test to find out the cause of the poor grades of his/her learners through a/an

  1. diagnostic test

  2. Pproficiency test

  3. achievement test

  4. aptitude test

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A Correct answer
Explanation

A diagnostic test is specifically designed to identify learners' strengths, weaknesses, and the causes of learning problems. The teacher wants to find 'the cause of the poor grades,' which is precisely what diagnostic testing accomplishes. Proficiency tests measure overall competence, achievement tests measure learned outcomes, and aptitude tests predict potential - none diagnose causes of poor performance.