In the Context of Accountability from Schools, Which of the Following

question 126

Multiple Choice

In the context of accountability from schools, which of the following is a criticism of state-wide standardized testing in schools?

• A) Teachers spend less time teaching the subjects that are tested.
• B) Teachers end up spending far too much class time focusing on the development of thinking skills.
• C) Students feel pressurized to achieve high test scores as high expectations are placed on them.
• D) Using a single test as the sole indicator of students' progress and competence presents a very narrow view of students' skills.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curves

Indifference curves represent combinations of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, showing the trade-offs in consumption that yield equal satisfaction.

Horizontal Axis

In a graph or chart, the x-axis, which typically represents the independent variable or the base for measurement comparisons.

Vertical Axis

The y-axis on a graph or chart which is usually used to measure and represent the dependent variable.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that associates levels of satisfaction or utility with consumption of goods and services.