Educational Practices Whose Effectiveness Has Been Determined Through Rigorous Scientific

question 5

Multiple Choice

Educational practices whose effectiveness has been determined through rigorous scientific investigations include:

• A) reduced class sizes in grades K to 3.
• B) one-on-one tutoring for at-risk readers in grades 1 to 3
• C) instruction in phonics for early readers
• D) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Small-Firm Anomaly

The historical observation that smaller firms, or those with a lower market capitalization, tend to outperform larger companies on a risk-adjusted basis.

January Effect

A seasonal increase in stock prices that often occurs in January after the sell-off for tax purposes in December.

Neglected

In financial contexts, this refers to assets or securities that are underfollowed or overlooked by investors and analysts.

Passive Portfolio Management

An investment strategy that tracks a market-weighted index or portfolio, minimizing buying and selling to reduce costs and turnover.