Question

question 17 (mandatory) (2 points)
the main purpose of assessment is to
test the measurement ability of teachers
provide statistics for state funding
support student learning and development.
gather meaningless data
question 18 (mandatory) (2 points)
these standards describe what early childhood professionals are expected to know and do

Explanation:

Assessment in education aims to understand student progress and needs, ultimately to support their learning and development. It is not about testing teachers' measurement ability, providing data just for state - funding purposes, or gathering meaningless data.

Answer:

C. support student learning and development