When a Teacher Grades on a Curve, It Increases the Incentive

question 185

Multiple Choice

When a teacher grades on a curve, it increases the incentive to study, particularly when:

• A) it is known that many students in the class have high ability.
• B) the majority of students are of similar abilities.
• C) the teacher is bad.
• D) the teacher is good.

Analyze the role of IQ tests and their implications.

Discuss the influence of educational institutions on social stratification and inequality.

Understand the relationship between educational attainment and professionalization.

Recognize the ways through which schools may unintentionally promote a separate youth culture.

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Definitions:

Chinese Revolution

A period of radical political and social change in China, leading to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

Profit-Making

The act or process of generating revenue in excess of costs, leading to financial gains for individuals or organizations.

Armed Conflicts

Situations where two or more groups, including nations or factions within a nation, engage in military combat against each other.

Social Insurance

Government-sponsored programs that provide financial protection to individuals against economic risks (e.g., unemployment, disability, old age).