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:

Variable Cost Per Unit

The cost that varies with the level of output or activity, calculated on a per-unit basis.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with changes in the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which a product's sales price exceeds its variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price per unit and the variable cost per unit; an important metric in understanding per unit profitability and in break-even analysis.