The Original Intent for Achievement Batteries Was to ___

question 23

Multiple Choice

The original intent for achievement batteries was to ___.

• A) evaluate the effectiveness of teachers, principals, and superintendents
• B) allow school districts to evaluate their curriculum
• C) provide parents with information about their child's cognitive ability
• D) monitor student progress in major areas of the school curriculum

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Definitions:

Elaboration

The process of adding more detail or information to something, often to clarify or enhance understanding.

Short-term Span

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to recall memories from early childhood, typically before the age of 3 or 4.

Prefrontal Lobes

The anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, implicated in a variety of complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.