When Assessment Results Are Used to Show Legislators and the Governor

question 17

Multiple Choice

When assessment results are used to show legislators and the governor how students are performing in the state, the primary purpose of the data is

• A) instructional program improvement
• B) accountability.
• C) public information.
• D) policy development.

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Definitions:

Preschool Years

A developmental period in early childhood, typically ranging from ages 3 to 5, characterized by growth in social, cognitive, and motor skills as children prepare for elementary education.

Dexterity

Skill and ease in using the hands or body; the coordination of fine or gross motor abilities.

Breast-Fed

Refers to infants who are fed breast milk, either directly from the breast or pumped, as opposed to being fed formula from a bottle.

Bottle-Fed

Referring to infants who receive nutrition from bottles rather than breastfeeding, involving formula or other substitutes.