What is the set of instructions telling students what they have to do for a test?

• A. Rubric
• B. Prescriptive grammar
• C. Descriptive grammar
• D. CCQ

Answer: (A)

The set of instructions telling students what they have to do for a test is a rubric. A rubric outlines the tasks or components of the test, the criteria by which performance will be judged, and the levels of quality for each criterion (for example, scores or descriptors like excellent, good, needs improvement). This makes expectations clear: students know exactly what to include, how to structure their work, and how it will be evaluated, which helps them prepare effectively and ensures consistent grading.

Prescriptive grammar is about rules for how language should be used, not about how a test is to be completed or scored. Descriptive grammar studies how language is actually used in real life, not the criteria for evaluation. CCQ, or concept checking questions, are tools used to check a learner’s understanding of a concept during instruction, not documents that tell students what to do on a test.