NCLB State Assessment Systems 2

Question 1

Under NCLB, how frequently were states required to assess students in reading and mathematics in grades 3–8?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

NCLB required annual assessments in reading and math for all students in grades 3 through 8.

Question 2

Which term describes the NCLB requirement that all student subgroups must meet the same proficiency targets?

Accepted Answer

Adequate Yearly Progress

Answer

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) required each identified subgroup to meet state-set proficiency benchmarks.

Question 3

What minimum number of students in a subgroup was typically required before a school was held accountable for that subgroup's AYP?

Accepted Answer

A state-set minimum, often around 30–40 students

Answer

States set their own 'n-size' minimums for statistical reliability, commonly in the 30–40 student range.

Question 4

Under NCLB's science assessment requirement, how often did students need to be tested in science?

Accepted Answer

At least once in each of three grade spans: 3–5, 6–9, and 10–12

Answer

NCLB required science assessments at least once in grades 3–5, 6–9, and 10–12, but science did not count toward AYP.

Question 5

A school fails to meet AYP for two consecutive years in the same subject. What is the first required intervention under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

Public school choice

Answer

After two consecutive years of missing AYP, a Title I school must offer public school choice to affected students.

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