The Carnegie Corporation Evaluated U

question 86

Multiple Choice

The Carnegie Corporation evaluated U.S. middle schools and recommended that

• A) smaller "communities" or "houses" should be developed to lessen the impersonal nature of large middle schools.
• B) schools should increase the use of technology, computers, and skills that will be needed in the 21st century.
• C) schools should add more grade levels to encompass a wider age range to reflect differences in adolescent development.
• D) middle schools should be integrated with high schools so that younger adolescents can take advantage of having older adolescents as role models.

Grasp the essentials of effective executive summaries.

Understand the concept and benefits of form reports.

Distinguish between solicited and unsolicited proposals.

Comprehend the importance and methodology of outlining in building a formal report.

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Definitions:

Critical Role

A crucial or decisive importance that an element or circumstance plays in the success or outcome of something.

Child Development

The study of the psychological, emotional, and physical changes that occur in children from birth through late adolescence.

Cultural Capital

The non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means, such as education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or physical appearance.

Pierre Bourdieu

A French sociologist, anthropologist, and philosopher known for his theories on social practices, habitus, and cultural capital.