Which of the Following Has Been Cited as a Possible

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been cited as a possible explanation for low achievement scores among American students?

• A) Teachers spend too much time teaching writing and not enough teaching coding and other forms of technology.
• B) Teachers push students too hard academically, which causes anxiety and burnout.
• C) Parents do not encourage academic pursuits at home.
• D) The reading level of textbooks has become too challenging.

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Definitions:

Amortized Debt

A loan in which the principal and interest are paid off in equal installments over a predetermined period.

Coupon

The periodic interest payment made to the bondholders during the life of the bond.

Call Provisions

Terms in a bond or other fixed-income security's contract that allow the issuer to repay the debt before its maturity date.

Interest Rates

Presented as a percentage of the principal, this is the fee a borrower must pay to a lender to use their assets.