Question 1

Spending per elementary student in the United States is ____ than that of most developed countries, and real spending per student in American public elementary and secondary schools has ____ between 1970 and 2009.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, "achievement scores of American students are no higher than they were nearly half a century ago". Therefore, option A is correct. Option B is not correct because the text says that "real spending per student has increased by 25 percent since 1980". Option C is not correct because the text mentions that "U.S. students perform around the middle of the pack on international assessments." Option D is not correct because the text states that real spending per student has increased since 1980.

Question 3

Which of the following has been raised as a criticism of school voucher programs?

Accepted Answer

Many critics of voucher programs argue that the diversion of public funds towards private schools would result in less funding being available for public schools. This would cause them to suffer and could lead to a decline in the quality of public education. While low-income families may benefit from the ability to send their children to private schools, the fact that public schools are underfunded may outweigh this potential benefit. The other choices listed as potential criticisms are arguably less likely to be valid arguments against school voucher programs.

Question 4

Between 1970 and 2009, the achievement scores of American students ____, and real spending per student in American public elementary and secondary schools ____.

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Question 5

When the government both provides education and covers its costs through taxation, economic analysis indicates that

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When the government provides education and covers its costs through taxation, the parent/consumer is usually in a weak position to make choices that will assure that their child receives a quality education at an economical cost. This is because the government operates the schools and determines their funding, which limits the options available to parents. Additionally, the government may not have the same incentives as private schools to prioritize student outcomes and cost-efficiency, as it is not subject to market competition. Therefore, parents may not have as much control over their child's education as they would in a private system.

Question 6

Which of the following is true?

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Question 7

The achievement scores of American students are ____ than those of students in most developed countries, and spending per elementary student in the United States is ____ than that of most developed countries.

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that the achievement scores of American students are lower than those of students in most developed countries. Therefore, choices A and B can be ruled out. The second part of the sentence states that spending per elementary student in the United States is greater than that of most developed countries, which eliminates choice D. Thus, the correct choice is C - lower achievement scores and greater spending per elementary student.

Question 8

Compared to a system based on customer choice and competition, the current structure of the educational system tends to ____ education costs and ____ the quality of education.

Accepted Answer

The current structure of the educational system tends to raise education costs because there is less pressure to provide quality education at a reasonable cost. At the same time, there is a tendency to lower the quality of education since there is less competition to drive innovation and improvement. Therefore, choice and competition tend to be better for lowering costs and raising the quality of education.

Question 9

Which of the following is true?

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Question 10

Public elementary and secondary school administrators have a strong incentive to

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Question 11

Increasing competition between schools will tend to

Accepted Answer

Increasing competition among schools will force them to keep their costs low to stay competitive. This will result in decreased costs. However, it may also lead to a decrease in quality as schools may cut corners to keep costs low. Therefore, option D is not the correct answer.

Question 12

The achievement scores of American students are ____ than those of students in most developed countries and the achievement scores of American students have ____ since the late 1960s.

Accepted Answer

The first blank requires an option that suggests that American students have a lower achievement score compared to most developed countries. Hence, options A and B can be eliminated. The second blank requires an option that suggests a decline or fall in the achievement scores of American students since the late 1960s. Therefore, the correct answer is D, as it provides the most suitable pair of antonyms - lower and fallen.

Question 13

Spending per student in American public elementary schools is ____ than that of most developed countries.

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Question 14

When a good or service is supplied under competitive conditions, economic analysis indicates that with the passage of time, the quality of the product will

Accepted Answer

Under competitive conditions, the suppliers are incentivized to improve the quality of their products in order to attract more customers. This competition also leads to cost-cutting measures, which eventually leads to a fall in prices. Therefore, with the passage of time, the quality of the product will tend to improve, and its real price will generally fall.

Question 15

Between the late 1960s and 2009, the achievement scores of American students

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Question 16

The parents of children in charter schools are

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Studies have consistently found that parents of children in charter schools are more satisfied with their children's schools than are parents of children in traditional public schools. This may be due to the fact that charter schools often offer more innovative and specialized educational programs and have more flexibility in their curriculum and teaching methods. Additionally, many charter schools have a higher level of parental involvement and engagement, which can contribute to greater satisfaction among parents. However, it is important to note that there is a wide variation in the demographic characteristics of parents whose children attend charter schools, and not all parents in these schools are high-income or white.

Question 17

A school voucher program targeted towards low- and middle-income families would cause

Accepted Answer

A school voucher program targeted towards low- and middle-income families would allow these families to choose from a wider range of schools, including private schools. This would reduce the concentration of low-income students in certain public schools and decrease economic and racial segregation. It would not necessarily affect per-pupil funding in public schools, salaries for excellent teachers, or competition between public and private schools.

Question 18

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

The statement that competition between public and private schools is relatively low at the elementary and secondary level is true. Private schools represent only a small percentage of the overall student population, so there is not as much competition as there may be in other industries. Additionally, public schools are often bound by regulations and budget constraints, which can limit their ability to compete with private schools.

Question 19

A school voucher program targeted towards low- and middle-income families would cause

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School voucher programs have been shown to increase school choice for families, which can lead to decreased segregation among schools. Low- and middle-income families who may not have had the means to choose a private school before can now afford to do so with the help of vouchers. Per-pupil funding in public schools may be affected, but this is not necessarily a negative outcome. Salaries for outstanding teachers may also not be affected, as schools with vouchers may still need to attract and retain top talent in order to compete. The program may actually increase competition among schools, as private schools with vouchers will need to prove their worth to families in order to continue to receive funding.

Question 20

Compared to U.S. elementary and secondary schools, the international standing of U.S. colleges and universities is

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The international standing of U.S. colleges and universities is much higher compared to U.S. elementary and secondary schools. U.S. colleges and universities consistently rank high in international university rankings and attract students from all over the world.

Special Topic 10 : Education: Problems and Performance

Spending per elementary student in the United States is than that of most developed countries, and real spending per student in American public elementary and secondary schools has between 1970 and 2009.

Which of the following is true?

Which of the following has been raised as a criticism of school voucher programs?

Between 1970 and 2009, the achievement scores of American students , and real spending per student in American public elementary and secondary schools .

When the government both provides education and covers its costs through taxation, economic analysis indicates that

Which of the following is true?

The achievement scores of American students are than those of students in most developed countries, and spending per elementary student in the United States is than that of most developed countries.

Compared to a system based on customer choice and competition, the current structure of the educational system tends to education costs and the quality of education.

Which of the following is true?

Public elementary and secondary school administrators have a strong incentive to

Increasing competition between schools will tend to

The achievement scores of American students are than those of students in most developed countries and the achievement scores of American students have since the late 1960s.

Spending per student in American public elementary schools is ____ than that of most developed countries.

When a good or service is supplied under competitive conditions, economic analysis indicates that with the passage of time, the quality of the product will

Between the late 1960s and 2009, the achievement scores of American students

The parents of children in charter schools are

A school voucher program targeted towards low- and middle-income families would cause

Which of the following is true?

A school voucher program targeted towards low- and middle-income families would cause

Compared to U.S. elementary and secondary schools, the international standing of U.S. colleges and universities is