Measures of Student Performance Have Not Increased Even Though Per-Pupil

question 155

Multiple Choice

Measures of student performance have not increased even though per-pupil government subsidies have increased because

• A) there is a need for more funds to be spent.
• B) we have declining enrollment in public schools.
• C) parents and children value the last unit of educational services received more than the cost.
• D) parents and children value the last unit of educational services received less than the cost.

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Definitions:

Perfectionism

A personality trait characterized by striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards, accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations.

Illusory Promise

A statement that appears to be a promise but does not actually bind the party to any commitment or obligation.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from going back on a promise, even if the promise was not formally agreed upon, if the other party has relied on that promise to their detriment.

Adequate Consideration

Sufficient value or compensation exchanged between parties in a contract, making the agreement legally binding.