What subjects was traditional assessment method used most in school?

Traditional assessment methods, like standardized tests and essays, were most heavily used in subjects that lend themselves to objective scoring and easily measurable outcomes. This includes:

* Mathematics: Objective questions with single correct answers, easily graded.

* Science: Multiple choice tests, fill-in-the-blank questions assessing knowledge of facts and concepts. Lab reports focusing on procedures and results are also common.

* English Language Arts/Literature: Essays and standardized reading comprehension tests evaluating reading skills and writing ability (though interpretation of essays can be subjective).

* History/Social Studies: Multiple choice tests assessing factual knowledge, essays evaluating argumentation and historical understanding (again, with subjectivity in grading essays).

* Foreign Languages: Vocabulary and grammar tests, often with multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank formats.

While other subjects like art, music, and physical education also utilized some traditional assessment (e.g., performance grading for music), the emphasis on objective, easily quantifiable scores meant math, science, and ELA/Literature saw the most extensive use of these methods. The degree of traditional assessment varied even within subjects; a history class might rely more heavily on essays than a science class, for example.