When We Make Important Decisions on the Basis of Students

question 36

Multiple Choice

When we make important decisions on the basis of students' achievement test results-for instance, when we identify which students to promote, which teachers to reward with salary increases, and so on, on the basis of students' test scores-we are most likely to see:

• A) Improvements in students' reading and writing skills but not in their math skills
• B) Improvements only in knowledge and skills specifically addressed in the tests
• C) Significant increases in students' motivation to work hard in their classes
• D) Decreases in students' overall achievement levels

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Definitions:

Thomas Drayton

A Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War, known for his service in the Confederate States Army.

Confederate Cause

The ideological and political movement advocating for the secession of Southern states from the United States to preserve slavery and states' rights, leading to the American Civil War.

Northern Aggression

A term often used in the context of American history, particularly referring to the military actions of the Union against the Confederate South during the Civil War.