As a Result of the No Child Left Behind Act

question 27

Essay

As a result of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, all 50 states now have standards for reading, mathematics, and science. First, consider which content areas, if any, should be subject to state standards. In your answer, address not only reading, math, and science, but also the other content areas discussed in Chapter 10. Should new standards be developed, or current standards dropped? Then, consider whether there should be national standards for any or all of these content areas. In several paragraphs, justify your decision with evidence from Chapter 10. Be sure to discuss the evidence relative to the specific content areas.
Developmental Trends Table
The table below describes the behaviors of children and adolescents at five different age levels, identifies later knowledge and skills that might build on their behaviors, and offers implications for adults working with each age group. Apply what you've learned about development in the content domains to fill in the empty cells in the table.
Identifying Building Blocks for Later Acquisitions in the Academic Domains

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Definitions:

Mentally Incompetent

A legal status indicating that an individual lacks the mental capacity to manage their own affairs or make important decisions.

Adjudged

Adjudged means to make a formal decision or judgment about something, often used in a legal context.

Prohibited By Law

Activities, actions or substances that are explicitly forbidden by legal statutes.

Disaffirm The Contract

The legal act of a party declaring a contract void and relinquishing all rights and obligations under that contract.