Ridgecrest High School is a standards-based school. Students do well on statewide assessments. The district emphasizes that classroom practices be aligned to the state assessment. It is a small school where teachers lead instruction and students complete their assignments. Following the state assessments in May the only remaining assessment are class finals that are developed based on departmental guidelines. The school follows which of the following traditions?
A)Progressive tradition
B)Essentialist tradition
C)Cognitive tradition
D)Behaviorist tradition

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Essentialist tradition. An essentialist approach tends to be subject-focused and teacher-directed. It teaches the essentials in the most direct possible manner. The assessments would be given in a standardized format aligned to standardized instruction.

Ridgecrest High School Is a Standards-Based School