The Basics
What did the NCLB require of schools?
State Testing.
What school program was cut in order to provide for English and Math programs?
Art related programs.
Who is the NCLB holding accountable?
The schools.
How is the NCLB changing the teachers?
Making sure they are highly qualified to teach in a classroom.
What schools were affected by the No Child Left Behind Act?
Public & Private Schools
What important subject was not emphasized on during the time of the NCLB Act?
Science.
What is the goal of NCLB?
For every child to be able to read and do math at grade level.
At how many years of a school failing the annual yearly progress are there consequences.
2 and up.
What year was No Child Left Behind?
2001/2002
How were students learning strategies affected to prepare for state tests?
They only remembered what they needed to know resulting in short-term memory of the subject over long-term.
How does Bush say you are able to identify the success of a business/school.
Through measuring statistics/MEASURE
What term means the minimum level of improvement that a school district must meet each year?
Annual Yearly Progress (AYP)
What was the biggest downfall of the NCLB?
Unfair fundings and bias.
What was the main group of students who's test results were not submitted?
Special needs students.
Who was involved in passing the NCLB act?
Both Republicans and Democrats.
If a student fails what do they have a choice of?
Attending a different public or charter school.
What subjects had to be tested?
English and Math.
What did schools do to make sure their overall test results were positive?
Not submitting lower scores.
Why is the NCLB act setting standards higher?
Because they believe every child can learn.
List 2 of the 3 goals listed of the NCLB act.
1) To give all students proper teachers.
2) Help close all achievement gaps.
3) Ensure all students reach proficiency.