Which of the Following Is NOT an Argument Against Statewide

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an argument against statewide standardized tests?

• A) Students who are gifted are neglected in favor of raising the overall achievement of other students.
• B) A wide range of measures should be included along with standardized tests.
• C) Teachers emphasize memorization and teach to the test.
• D) There is too much focus on developing the students' thinking skills.

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that regulate electrolyte and water balance by acting on the kidneys, primarily aldosterone.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a regulator of calcium levels in the blood.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels by assisting the absorption of glucose by cells.

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the concentration of the urine.