With _____, Students Get Passed from One Grade to the Next

question 12

Multiple Choice

With _____, students get passed from one grade to the next despite failing to learn the basic materials.

• A) increasing literacy
• B) increased standards for teachers
• C) grade inflation
• D) social promotion

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Definitions:

Neural Change

Alterations in the structure or function of the nervous system as a result of growth, learning, or experience.

Behavioral Symptoms

Observable actions or behaviors exhibited by an individual that may indicate the presence of a neurological or psychiatric condition.

Neuronal Plasticity

The capacity of neurons and neural networks in the brain to change their connections and behavior in response to new information, sensory stimulation, development, damage, or dysfunction.

Compensatory Plasticity

The brain's ability to adjust and reorganize its functionalities in response to injury, loss, or developmental issues.