The Best Predictor of How Well Schools Perform on Standardized

question 50

Multiple Choice

The best predictor of how well schools perform on standardized tests is the

• A)salary levels of the teachers.
• B)population density of the community.
• C)level of local school board control over policy.
• D)community's wealth.
• E)percentage of private to public schools in the community.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that cross synaptic gaps between neurons, transmitting messages from one neuron to another.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling movement and posture, modulating mood, and playing a central role in positive reinforcement and dependency.

GABA

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, calming nervous activity.

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands during stress or when blood-glucose levels are low, belonging to the steroid class.