The Experience Surrounding the Creation and Adoption of Common Core

question 32

Multiple Choice

The experience surrounding the creation and adoption of Common Core standards illustrates which of the following?

• A) The national government has the ability to implement a single set of educational standards in order to provide benefits for the country.
• B) The administration can offer grant money to the states if they adopt common learning goals.
• C) Policies change, and the standards outlined in Common Core have been replaced by those contained in the No Child Left Behind program.
• D) The federal government has few incentives to encourage the states to adopt the new standards.

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Definitions:

Systemic Insecticides

Chemicals that are absorbed by a plant and provide protection from pests by poisoning them when they feed on the plant.

Malathion

A chemical compound used as an insecticide, particularly effective against mosquitoes but also posing potential risks to human health and the environment.

Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

A group of chemical compounds that contain chlorine, carbon, and hydrogen, used in industrial applications but known for their environmental persistence and potential toxicity.

Aldrin

A highly toxic substance once used as an insecticide and rodenticide, now banned or restricted in many countries due to its environmental impact.