Which Is the Best Example of the Problem of Strong

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which is the best example of the problem of strong employee incentives with poor monitoring with respect to improving student performance by standardized testing?

• A) Schoolteachers and administrators improved student test scores by changing incorrect answers.
• B) Union officials overfunded teacher pension plans with state and local money.
• C) Students were sharing answers by text messaging.
• D) Teachers were not "clocking out" when on lunch break.

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Distributer

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