Which of the Following Statements Is False Concerning NAEP Math

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false concerning NAEP math scores in the United States?

• A) More than 50% of 4 th grade U.S. students are scoring at or above the "Basic" level.
• B) More than 50% of 8 th grade U.S. students are scoring at or above the "Basic" level.
• C) More than 50% of 12 th grade U.S. students are scoring at or above the "Basic" level.
• D) More than 50% of 4 th grade U.S. students are scoring at or above the "Proficient" level.
• E) More than 40% of 8 th grade U.S. students are scoring at or above the "Proficient" level.
• F) More than 30% of 12 th grade U.S. students are scoring at or above the "Proficient" level.
• G) More than 50% of 4 th , 8 th , and 12th grade U.S. students are scoring at or above the "Basic" level.
• H) More than 50% of 4 th , 40% of 8 th , and 30% of 12 th grade U.S. students are scoring at or above the "Proficient" level.

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Definitions:

Projective Test

A psychological assessment tool aimed at eliciting a person's reaction to unclear stimuli, possibly uncovering concealed feelings and conflicts within.

Spurious

The relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is said to be spurious when a control variable causes change in both the independent and dependent variables.

Systematically

Done or conducted using a thorough, efficient, and methodical approach.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change, often used in scientific research to measure and analyze differences.