The Differentiation Between Academic Content Standards and Achievement Standards Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The differentiation between academic content standards and achievement standards is that content standards refer to __________, whereas achievement standards refer to __________.

• A) levels of mastery; statements of the content of a curriculum
• B) state standards in math, reading, and writing; test performance
• C) broad life skills all citizens should have; on-the-job work skills
• D) statements of the content subject matter schools should teach; how adept or competent a student demonstration must be

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, leading to a reduction in the per-unit cost of production.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the number of units produced, indicating the cost per unit of output.

Operation Size

The scale or scope of a business's activities, ranging from small, single-location operations to large, multinational corporations.

Diseconomies of Scale

A situation where a company or organization grows so large that the costs per unit increase.