The Gap Between American Students' Performance and That of Students

question 68

Multiple Choice

The gap between American students' performance and that of students from other countries _____ as they move from elementary to middle to high school.

• A) widens
• B) shrinks
• C) stays the same
• D) there is no gap between American students' performance and that of students from other countries

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Federal Reserve District Banks

The 12 regional banks that make up the Federal Reserve System of the United States, each serving a specific geographic area.

Securities

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Bond Prices

are the market value of bonds, which inversely correlate with interest rates; when rates go up, bond prices typically go down, and vice versa.

Interest Rates

The proportion of a total amount of money that is levied for its utilization, typically stated on a yearly basis.