A Consequence for Schools Whose Children Do Not Perform Adequately

question 51

Multiple Choice

A consequence for schools whose children do not perform adequately on standardized test of basic skills is:

• A) reduction of federal financial support.
• B) increased hiring of teachers to provide additional instruction.
• C) more paid in-service days to train teachers on curriculum addressing the exams.
• D) greater attention to local curricula to capitalize on individual student needs.

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Definitions:

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Seligman

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