Some Critics of the No Child Left Behind Act Argued

question 45

Multiple Choice

Some critics of the No Child Left Behind act argued that it was having the unintended consequence of:

• A) increasing the standards of education in America.
• B) ensuring that all students, regardless of their economic circumstances, achieve academic proficiency.
• C) schools testing and reporting the results of students' performance to the public.
• D) providing incentives for schools to push low-achieving students out of school.

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Definitions:

Average Total Costs

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, reflecting the average cost per unit.

Total Variable Cost

The total of all costs that vary with output level, including materials, labor, and other expenses that increase as production increases.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs of using resources owned by the firm for its own use, rather than earning income from these resources elsewhere.

Explicit Costs

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for inputs or resources employed in the production of goods or services.