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America in the Bush Years

Question 5 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Critics of President Bush’s education initiative that required annual testing of students felt that

Answer
A
it raised standards to levels that were difficult to meet.
B
some students would benefit more than others.
C
students’ performances in the sciences would decline over time.
D
teachers would focus too much on tests and neglect other subjects.

Explanation

Critics argued that requiring schools to test students annually would encourage teachers to concentrate on the subjects and skills covered by the tests. They worried this “teaching to the test” would leave less time for other subjects, so the correct choice is “teachers would focus too much on tests and neglect other subjects.”

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