NCLB Basic Questions 3

Question 1

What happened to a school that missed AYP for five or more consecutive years under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

It was required to implement major restructuring

Answer

Schools failing AYP for five or more consecutive years were required to implement major restructuring, such as reopening as a charter school or replacing most staff.

Question 2

NCLB was a reauthorization of which earlier federal education law?

Accepted Answer

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

Answer

NCLB was a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) originally passed in 1965.

Question 3

Which of the following students were NOT required to participate in NCLB assessments?

Accepted Answer

Students who have been unenrolled for the entire school year

Answer

Students not enrolled in a school for the academic year would not be assessed; all enrolled students, including those with disabilities and ELL status, were required to participate.

Question 4

Under NCLB, states were required to assess students in science at least once during which grade bands?

Accepted Answer

3-5, 6-8, 10-12

Answer

NCLB required science assessments at least once during grades 3-5, 6-8, and 10-12.

Question 5

What is 'supplemental educational services' as defined under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

Tutoring and academic help provided by approved outside organizations

Answer

Supplemental educational services under NCLB were tutoring and academic assistance provided by state-approved outside providers to eligible students.

NCLB - No Child Left Behind Act Practice Test

NCLB - No Child Left Behind Act Practice Test

NCLB Basic Questions 3