NCLB Basic Questions 5

Question 1

What bipartisan support did NCLB have when it was passed by Congress?

Accepted Answer

It passed with broad bipartisan support in both the House and Senate

Answer

NCLB passed with strong bipartisan support — it was co-sponsored by Senator Ted Kennedy, a Democrat, and signed by Republican President George W. Bush.

Question 2

How did NCLB define a school in 'corrective action'?

Accepted Answer

A school that failed AYP for three or more consecutive years

Answer

Under NCLB, a school entered 'corrective action' after failing to make AYP for three or more consecutive years.

Question 3

Which grade was added to annual NCLB math and reading testing requirements beyond grades 3-8?

Accepted Answer

One grade in high school (typically grade 10 or 11)

Answer

In addition to annual testing in grades 3-8, NCLB required one assessment in high school, which states typically placed at grade 10 or 11.

Question 4

What role did states play in setting proficiency standards under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

States set their own academic standards and proficiency levels

Answer

NCLB allowed each state to set its own academic standards and define what 'proficient' meant, leading to wide variation in rigor across states.

Question 5

What is the purpose of NAEP in relation to NCLB?

Accepted Answer

NAEP served as a national benchmark to compare state assessment results

Answer

NCLB required states to participate in NAEP to provide a common national yardstick against which state test results could be compared.

NCLB - No Child Left Behind Act Practice Test

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NCLB Basic Questions 5