In Schools in Arkansas Communities That Were Performing at a Low

question 24

Multiple Choice

In schools in Arkansas communities that were performing at a low level on standardized tests,what enabled improvement in test scores without large-scale firing of staff or greatly increased amounts of outside funding?

• A)social-emotional literacy and character education
• B)the Arkansas Scholars program
• C)empowerment evaluation
• D)both 'a' and 'c'

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Motivational Conflict

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Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability and equilibrium while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Equilibrium

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