NCLB Basic Questions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under NCLB, what was the deadline for all students to reach proficiency in reading and math?
- 2010
- 2014 (Correct answer)
- 2016
- 2020
Correct answer: 2014
NCLB set 2014 as the deadline for 100% of students to reach proficiency in reading and mathematics.
Question 2: Which federal agency was primarily responsible for administering NCLB?
- Department of Labor
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Education (Correct answer)
- Department of Commerce
Correct answer: Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education was the primary federal agency responsible for implementing and administering NCLB.
Question 3: What does 'Highly Qualified Teacher' mean under NCLB?
- A teacher with a doctoral degree
- A teacher with full state certification and demonstrated subject-matter competency (Correct answer)
- A teacher with 10+ years of experience
- A teacher who scored in the top 10% on licensure exams
Correct answer: A teacher with full state certification and demonstrated subject-matter competency
NCLB defined a 'Highly Qualified Teacher' as one with full state certification and demonstrated competency in the subject they teach.
Question 4: How often were states required to administer reading and math assessments under NCLB for students in grades 3-8?
- Every two years
- Once at each grade band
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every three years
Correct answer: Annually
NCLB required annual reading and mathematics assessments for all students in grades 3 through 8.
Question 5: What was the primary consequence for a school that failed to make AYP for two consecutive years?
- School closure
- Loss of principal
- Offer of public school choice to students (Correct answer)
- Immediate state takeover
Correct answer: Offer of public school choice to students
After two consecutive years of failing AYP, schools must offer students the option to transfer to a higher-performing public school.
Question 6: Which subgroup did NCLB specifically require schools to track and report performance data for?
- Students who participate in extracurricular activities
- Students with limited English proficiency (Correct answer)
- Students who receive free breakfast only
- Students enrolled in AP courses
Correct answer: Students with limited English proficiency
NCLB required separate reporting for specific subgroups including students with limited English proficiency (ELL students).
Question 7: Which president signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law?
- Bill Clinton
- Barack Obama
- George W. Bush (Correct answer)
- George H.W. Bush
Correct answer: George W. Bush
President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law on January 8, 2002.
NCLB Basic Questions 2
Under NCLB, what was the deadline for all students to reach proficiency in reading and math?