To Become Certified in His State, Bill Had to Pass

question 12

Multiple Choice

To become certified in his state, Bill had to pass a test that included reading, writing, and mathematics. What is the reasoning that is most likely to have led to this requirement?

• A)Prospective teachers who know they do not perform well in those subjects are less likely to seek certification in that state.
• B)Teachers must be competent in basic skill areas if they are to perform effectively in their jobs.
• C)Testing requirements help to reduce the teaching force during times of excess supply and low demand.
• D)Reading, writing, and math performance are closely associated statistically with on-the-job measures of teaching effectiveness.

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Centimeters

In the metric system, a length measurement that is one hundredth of a meter.

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A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter, often used in measuring small objects.

Centimeter

A metric system unit of length, totaling one hundredth or 0.01 of a meter.

Weight

The force exerted by gravity on an object, proportional to its mass.