Educational Terminology Flashcards

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Guidelines defining what students are expected to know and be able to do that are set by national organizations, states, and many school districts.

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National standards

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A public school that operates with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools.

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Charter school

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A reform movement that emphasized the need for more reading, writing, and math.

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Back-to-basics movement

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A movement in the United States led primarily by African-Americans and their supporters to gain equal rights regardless of race.

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Civil rights movement

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Teaching methods that require students to demonstrate mastery and achievement of specified knowledge and skills in subject areas.

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Competency-based education

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The interconnectedness of nations around the world through finance, international corporations, and trade.

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Global economy

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Goals for student mastery and performance in specific subject areas developed by teacher associations.

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Educational standards

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Tests that measure students’ performance compared to that of thousands of other students.

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Standardized tests

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Unable to read or write.

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Illiterate

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Rigorous sequences of career and technical and academic courses to prepare students for a successful transition from high school to postsecondary education/credentialing and employment.

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Programs of study