Which of the Following Was Not an Effect of No

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not an effect of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) ?

• A) Schools were "gaming the system."
• B) Teachers were "teaching to the test."
• C) School districts were reporting school averages without revealing the huge gaps between the low-achieving and the high-achieving students.
• D) All of these are unintended consequences of NCLB.

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Definitions:

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used to produce a product and the standard or expected cost.

Direct Material Variances

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost, indicating efficiency in using materials.

Favorable Variances

Variances that occur when actual costs are less than standard or budgeted costs, or actual revenues exceed expectations, benefiting the company's financial performance.

Unfavorable Variances

Situations where actual costs are higher than planned or budgeted costs, or actual revenue is lower than expected.