Standardized Tests Are Criticized

question 80

Multiple Choice

Standardized tests are criticized

• A)because they are unreliable.
• B)because they favor minority students.
• C)for emphasizing thinking at the expense of learning.
• D)for being too objective.

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Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by a company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends, often used for reinvestment.

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Financial Statements

A set of formal records that outline an entity's financial activities and condition, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Stock Market

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