Three of the Following Are Disadvantages of Taxonomies and Standards

question 5

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are disadvantages of taxonomies and standards described in the textbook. Which of the following is not a disadvantage?

• A) They often do not incorporate developmental research, and therefore are not reliably sensitive to the skills of different age groups.
• B) They can miss goals that lie outside of a specific content area.
• C) They are often lengthy lists that are not realistic goals for a single school.
• D) They do not take into account students' different abilities.

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Definitions:

Years

Units of time equal to 365 or 366 days, used in measuring durations or ages.

Power Assertion

A disciplinary technique that involves the use of authority, demands, or physical force to enforce child compliance, often criticized for its potential negative psychological effects.

Induction

A method of reasoning in which specific observations or instances are used to form a general conclusion or principle.

Manipulation

The act of controlling or influencing someone or something to achieve a desired outcome, often without the awareness of the person being influenced.